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Updated on: July 15, 2026 / 10:39 AM EDT
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Kyiv — Ukraine's Parliament accepted Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation as prime minister on Tuesday following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to overhaul the country's top leadership. The move has surprised many observers who credit the outgoing cabinet with Ukraine's recent successes in countering Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion.Zelenskyy says the changes are aimed at preparing Ukraine for another difficult winter and strengthening relations with key foreign partners. But officials and lawmakers say the reshuffle also reflects broader political calculations inside Kyiv."Ukraine is changing its political strategy. Each priority area of foreign policy will be assigned to a specific person with substantial experience who is capable of implementing what we agree on at the leaders' level and what the Ukrainian people expect," Zelenskyy wrote on X. "The same applies to our domestic work … Preparing for winter is an extremely important priority, and Ukraine must be ready for every threat that may arise."
