Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country. If the change is approved, Svyrydenko would replace Denys Shmygal, who became prime minister in 2020, before the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country. If the change is approved, Svyrydenko would replace Denys Shmygal, who became prime minister in 2020, before the war.

July 14 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new Ukrainian prime minister as part of a broader government reshuffle.

President Zelensky nominates Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine's new Defence Minister, emphasizing his vast experience and parliamentary support.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion.