President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced future new agreements with the USA, which will require changes in diplomatic work with Washington. He also thanked Shmyhal for his work and Svyrydenko for "cashback" and "Zelenskyy's 1000".
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy supported the candidacy of Andriy Sybiha for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. This information was confirmed by Mariana Bezuhla, head of the subcommittee.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security supported the candidacy of Denys Shmyhal for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. 11 committee members voted for his appointment, 4 abstained.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna has been appointed Ambassador to the USA. Former Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov will move to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the candidacies of Andriy Sybiha for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Denys Shmyhal for the post of Minister of Defense.
A presidential draft resolution on the appointment of Yulia Svyrydenko as Prime Minister of Ukraine has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The information is posted on the parliament's website.
On July 17, a number of measures regarding reshuffles in the Cabinet of Ministers are planned in the Verkhovna Rada. These include consideration of candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Prime Minister, as well as a vote for the new composition of the government.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine today, July 17, begins the formation of a new Cabinet of Ministers after the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal. President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister, and also presented candidates for other ministerial portfolios.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft resolution to the Verkhovna Rada on the appointment of Yulia Svyrydenko as Prime Minister of Ukraine. At least 226 votes of people's deputies are required for her appointment.
All functions of the Ministry of Unity, including issues of reintegration of temporarily occupied territories and IDPs, are transferred to the Ministry of Social Policy. This decision was made against the backdrop of the Cabinet's resignation and the appointment of a new prime minister.
At the meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, no candidate for the position of Minister of Culture was named; consultations are still ongoing. The Verkhovna Rada will consider the mentioned candidacies at the next meeting.
President Zelenskyy counts on the support of the Verkhovna Rada in the matter of appointing a new government, where Denys Shmyhal will head the Ministry of Defense, and Rustem Umerov will assist on the international track. Changes are also being prepared in some diplomatic areas.
At the meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister. Candidates for key ministerial portfolios, including Fedorov, Kuleba, and Kachka, were presented.
Former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has been appointed Minister of Defense, and Herman Smetanin will head "Ukroboronprom". The Ministry of Defense will be merged with the Ministry of Strategic Industries to increase the production of Ukrainian weapons.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted law No. 13168, which equates the death of a Ukrainian soldier in enemy captivity to death on the battlefield. Families of those who died in captivity will receive a one-time financial assistance from the state in the amount of at least 15 million hryvnias.
The Parliament unblocked the signing of bill No. 12374-d on ARMA reform, rejecting the blocking resolution. This opens the way for qualitative changes in the procedures for selecting the head of the agency, external audit, and transparent selection of asset managers.
President Zelenskyy and Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko will present a list of part of the government at a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction. Not all personnel decisions may be voted on this week; a meeting is possible on Tuesday, July 22.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that increases the total number of SBU personnel by 10,000 people, allocating 10,000 to the Special Operations Center "A". The grounds and procedure for the use of weapons and special means by the SBU have also been established.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on applying sanctions to Russian sea and air vessels that transport oil, weapons, and military personnel. The sanctions will apply to specific vessels with a unique registration number.
On July 16, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading three draft laws on the creation of a special legal regime for Defence City. The documents provide for tax benefits for residents until 2036, but the aircraft manufacturing industry does not fall under the criteria.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 13229, which allows citizens aged 60 and over to voluntarily sign military service contracts during martial law. The contract is concluded for 1 year with a two-month probationary period.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a draft law on industrial pollution control, to which an amendment on export duties for soybeans was added. This decision caused a scandal and a verbal altercation between people's deputies due to an attempt to introduce a 10% duty on the export of soybeans and rapeseed.
Honcharenko called out Hetmantsev during the Rada's consideration of the issue of introducing duties on soybean and rapeseed exports.
The resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is being delayed due to a tax law and six military issues. MP Oleksandr Honcharenko calls for blocking the Verkhovna Rada rostrum, while ministers leave the hall.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on the blocking of the Verkhovna Rada rostrum. The reason was an attempt to push through the rejected "soy amendment" bypassing the regulations.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft law No. 13439-3, which provides for an increase in security and defense expenditures by UAH 412.4 billion. Additional funds will be covered by increasing budget revenues and domestic borrowings.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading bills No. 13273 on the principles of state policy of national memory and No. 6493 on the status of a people's deputy – founder of state independence of Ukraine. 301 and 292 deputies voted for them, respectively.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has resigned and is being considered for the post of Minister of Defense. Yulia Svyrydenko is to head the government, and Mykhailo Fedorov will become the first vice-prime minister.
A draft resolution on the resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The information is posted on the parliament's website.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko refused to replace Rustem Umerov as Minister of Defense. MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported that after Klymenko's refusal, Denys Shmyhal's candidacy is being considered.
