Zelensky dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko one year after her appointment

Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 12, 2026 that he would replace Ioulia Svyrydenko as Prime Minister, one year after her appointment. Svyrydenko, who had succeeded Denys Chmyhal, will retain a role in managing relations with an unspecified strategic partner. The decision follows deadly Russian strikes and precedes a meeting of allies in Paris. Zelensky justified the reshuffle by an updated political strategy, citing negotiations with the US, EU accession discussions, and reinforcement of border areas.