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POLITICS ·UKRAINE ·July 12, 2026
“the opportunity to lead a new and important”
Volodymyr Zelensky, President
✦ Summary · July 12, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after just one year, prompting the entire government’s resignation under Ukrainian law. He also indicated forthcoming changes among law enforcement leaders, citing a need to implement an updated political strategy without further detail. In a social media post, Zelensky thanked Svyrydenko for her service and said he had asked her to take charge of a new, significant relationship with a key partner—though he specified neither the role nor the partner. The shake-up occurs as Ukraine faces its largest corruption scandal, the Midas case, involving a $100 million kickback scheme at state nuclear firm Energoatom. Authorities have accused Zelensky’s former business partner and ex-chief of staff, both of whom deny wrongdoing. The moves come as Kyiv works to demonstrate its anti-corruption commitment to allies.

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