Major Ukrainian Government Reshuffle as Key Ministers Resign Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has resigned as part of a sweeping cabinet reshuffle announced this week. The move, which includes the resignation of several high-ranking officials such as the strategic industries minister and justice minister, reflects a significant overhaul of the government’s top positions. President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the need for new perspectives and efficiency within the government as the country continues to face substantial challenges.

The reshuffle, confirmed by David Arakhamiya, parliamentary leader of the ruling Servant of the People party, will see more than half of the Cabinet of Ministers’ positions filled with new appointees. This strategic reset aims to enhance the government’s effectiveness amid ongoing martial law and a critical period of conflict with Russia. President Zelensky has indicated that these changes are necessary to align state institutions with the country’s urgent needs.

Opposition figures have criticized the move, arguing that it exacerbates the existing political and intellectual crises in Ukraine. With President Zelensky’s first term extended under martial law and several key ministerial roles still unfilled, the reshuffle coincides with continued Russian attacks, including recent strikes in Poltava and Lviv that have resulted in numerous casualties.

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