Yuliia Svyrydenko
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 supported the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister to Yulia Svyrydenko.
Today, July 16, a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction will take place, where Yulia Svyrydenko will present candidates for ministerial positions. The appointment of ministers is expected tomorrow, July 17.
President Zelenskyy reshuffled the government, proposing Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister and Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Defense. This occurred simultaneously with Trump's announcement of a new arms sales program to Ukraine.
The candidacy of the Prime Minister of Ukraine has already been approved, a series of resignations in ministries is expected. The dismissal of ministers is scheduled for July 16, and the appointment of new ones - for the next day.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted at Denys Shmyhal's appointment as Minister of Defense, noting that his experience would be useful in this position. Yulia Svyrydenko has been offered to head the government of Ukraine.
First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who will head the Ukrainian government, will soon announce proposals for ministerial candidacies. Earlier, she outlined priority tasks: strengthening the economy, expanding support programs for Ukrainians, and scaling up weapons production.
Yulia Svyrydenko, whom President Zelenskyy offered to head the government, announced the priority tasks: strengthening the economy, expanding support programs for Ukrainians, and scaling up weapons production. She emphasized deregulation, expenditure reduction, and protection of entrepreneurship.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider amendments to the state budget, the extension of martial law, and the creation of a Special Tribunal. The dismissal of the Cabinet of Ministers and the approval of a new government composition are also expected.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
On July 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister of Ukraine to First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. She was born in Chernihiv in 1985, has experience in the economic sphere and public service.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government of Ukraine. The presentation of the new government's action program is expected in the near future.
18,000 Ukrainians have used the state affordable mortgage program "eOselia", purchasing housing worth over UAH 30 billion. Most choose compact housing, and more than half of the borrowers are servicemen and representatives of the security sector.
Ukraine and the World Bank have agreed to launch the five-year PREPARE Ukraine program worth $200 million to prepare reconstruction projects. The initiative is funded by the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) and aims to convert donor grants into concrete projects.
First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported on the construction of over 110 new factories and enterprises during the war. Ukraine's economy shows stable growth thanks to loans from international partners and offers investors a full package of opportunities.
The Netherlands will provide 300 million euros for the reconstruction and strengthening of Ukraine in 2025-2026. The funds will go towards energy infrastructure, water supply, and the construction of a new wing for a children's hospital in Lviv.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from HUR head Budanov regarding Russia's vulnerabilities and the prisoner exchange process. The implementation of agreements from the second meeting in Turkey for the release of Ukrainians was discussed.
President Zelenskyy has formed Ukraine's delegation to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025) in Rome. The delegation will be headed by First Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and will include ministers from key agencies.
The Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, attempted to dismiss Kyrylo Budanov from his position as head of the HUR, which was the ninth attempt. He may also have been behind the promotion of a corruption case against Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov and the probable appointment of Yulia Svyrydenko as Prime Minister, according to The Economist.
The Swiss government has approved a draft agreement on cooperation with Ukraine on reconstruction, which will create a legal framework for the involvement of the Swiss private sector. The agreement provides for non-refundable financial assistance for the purchase of goods and services from Swiss companies.
Ukraine signed a trilateral agreement with Italy and UNDP for 1. 5 million euros for humanitarian demining. The funds will be used to clear agricultural lands, restore infrastructure, and economic activity in the liberated territories.
The "Dobra" lithium deposit in the Kirovohrad region is being considered for joint investment with the United States. It may become the first pilot project of the American-Ukrainian Fund.
The Office of the President is considering the resignation of Prime Minister Shmyhal and the government due to loss of support and economic failures. The likely candidate for the position is Minister of Economy Svyrydenko.
Agreements have been signed in Ukraine for the construction of the GORO Mountain Resort, a year-round mountain resort in the Carpathians. Investments will amount to 140 million euros, which will create 25,000 jobs.
The Canadian government has extended preferential treatment for imports of Ukrainian goods until June 9, 2026. Since 2022, exports have exceeded $35 million, and importers have saved $8.5 million.
The free trade regime between Ukraine and the EU remains in place, but additional benefits have been abolished. Tariff quotas will apply to 40 categories of agricultural products, which may reduce revenue by $800 million.
The first meeting of the fund is scheduled for July, where the initial capital and investment strategy will be discussed. Ukraine signed an agreement on the establishment of the fund with the United States on April 31.
The American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund will start with projects in the field of graphite, lithium and titanium. The first meeting of the Steering Council of the Fund will take place at the end of July.
The International Monetary Fund has assured that it will continue to cooperate with Ukraine regardless of the security situation. The Ukrainian delegation discussed economic growth and investment with representatives of the IMF, World Bank and IFC.
Switzerland has expanded the sanctions list, adding 17 individuals and 89 legal entities, as well as 189 ships of the Russian "shadow fleet". The new restrictions came into effect at 23:00.