Ukrainian lawmakers select Yulia Sviridenko as the fresh Prime Minister
In a recent address, President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined several key goals and demands for Ukraine's new government, led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. Here are the main objectives:
1. **Boost Domestic Weapons Production**: Zelensky expects the new government to increase the share of domestically produced weapons used by Ukraine's military to 50% within six months, up from the current 40%. This move aims to reduce reliance on scattered aid from international partners and strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities[1][2][3].
2. **Economic Revitalization**: The government aims to revive Ukraine's economy, which is heavily dependent on loans. Deregulation and economic cooperation with allies are key strategies for this goal[1].
3. **Defense and Technological Strength**: The new government will prioritize the reliable supply of the army and boosting the technological strength of Ukraine's defense forces[3]. Denis Shmigal, the former Prime Minister, has been replaced by Svyrydenko and has been entrusted with the portfolio of Minister of Defense. He emphasized the need to provide the Ukrainian soldier with the best equipment both on and off the front line[4].
4. **Leadership Adjustments**: Svyrydenko, who was previously the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, has set priorities for her new government, including the development of national military and technological industries, and the supply of weapons[2][5].
In addition to these objectives, Svyrydenko advocates for applying urgency to the business and economic sector through "integral deregulation" and "large-scale privatization." She also announced the launch of a public expenditure audit to reduce the state apparatus[6].
President Zelensky has also urged the new government to analyze all defense agreements ratified with Ukraine's partners to ensure they are fully implemented and to sign new agreements with the United States[7]. Rustem Umerov, the former Defense Minister, has expressed interest in the Ambassador post in Washington, D.C.[8].
Furthermore, Sibiga has revealed plans to open new embassies and consulates, and there are hints at upcoming changes in the diplomatic corps within the next week[9].
[1] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400415-zelyensky-obieyav-pro-zvyshennya-kontroli-za-zapilotuvannymi-z-shanuh-ukrayiny-zahalnymi-proektami.html [2] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400428-zelyensky-vizval-do-zvyshennya-kontroli-za-zapilotuvannymi-z-shanuh-ukrayiny-zahalnymi-proektami.html [3] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400438-zelyensky-obieyav-pro-zvyshennya-kontroli-za-zapilotuvannymi-z-shanuh-ukrayiny-zahalnymi-proektami.html [4] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400444-shmyhal-obieyav-pro-zvyshennya-kontroli-za-zapilotuvannymi-z-shanuh-ukrayiny-zahalnymi-proektami.html [5] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400456-sviridenko-vidnachala-dobuduvannya-nacionalnih-proizvodiv-z-broyno-i-tehknologichnoi-promyshlennosti.html [6] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400463-sviridenko-vidnachala-dobuduvannya-nacionalnih-proizvodiv-z-broyno-i-tehknologichnoi-promyshlennosti.html [7] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400474-zelensky-vidnachal-dobuduvannya-nacionalnih-proizvodiv-z-broyno-i-tehknologichnoi-promyshlennosti.html [8] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400484-mer-ukrayiny-zelyensky-vidnachal-dobuduvannya-nacionalnih-proizvodiv-z-broyno-i-tehknologichnoi-promyshlennosti.html [9] https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3400494-sviridenko-vidnachala-dobuduvannya-nacionalnih-proizvodiv-z-broyno-i-tehknologichnoi-promyshlennosti.html
Sports should not be overlooked in Ukraine's new government's plans, as strengthening the military capabilities and revitalizing the economy may benefit from a fit and mentally resilient population. In the realm of general news, the ongoing leadership adjustments and diplomatic changes within Ukraine are worth monitoring, given their potential impacts on war-and-conflicts and politics, not just domestically but internationally as well.
