Zelenskyj Nominates Shmyhal as New Ukrainian Defense Minister

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj wants to shake up the ranks and renew Ukrainian politics. He proposes that the current Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal take over the role of Minister of Defence.

» Published: July 14 2025

Zelenskyj Nominates Shmyhal as New Ukrainian Defense Minister
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Denys Shmyhal's great experience will definitely be of use in the post of Minister of Defense, says Zelenskyj in his recurring evening speech.

Zelenskyj announced earlier on Monday that he wants Deputy Prime Minister Julia Svyrydenko to take over the role of Prime Minister.

"I have proposed that Julia Svyrydenko lead the Ukrainian government and substantially renew its work", he writes on X.

39-year-old Svyrydenko has been Ukraine's Minister of Economy since 2021.

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