Ukraine’s executive branch set for overhaul — Zelenskyy nominates Svyrydenko to lead Cabinet

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this on his social media.

“We also discussed concrete measures to boost Ukraine’s economic potential, expand support programs for Ukrainians, and scale up our domestic weapons production. In pursuit of this goal, we are initiating a transformation of the executive branch in Ukraine. I have proposed that Yuliia Svyrydenko lead the Government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work. I look forward to the presentation of the new Government’s action plan in the near future,” the statement says.

The First Deputy Prime Minister and the President also discussed the implementation of agreements with European and American partners regarding support for Ukraine, which were reached during the conference in Rome.

“We must swiftly implement everything that can strengthen the resilience of our state and society,” Zelenskyy added.

What is known about Yuliia Svyrydenko

In July–November 2019, Yuliia Svyrydenko served as the acting head of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration. In 2020, she worked as the First Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture of Ukraine.

In December 2020, Svyrydenko was the Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President's Office under Andriy Yermak. On November 4, 2021, she was appointed First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.