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Ukrainian prime minister to step down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a government reshuffle aimed at changing Ukraine’s political strategy amid ongoing conflict.
- Zelenskyy offered Svyrydenko a new role in managing Ukraine’s relations with a key international partner, emphasizing the appointment of experienced individuals to lead foreign policy priorities.
- The government overhaul marks the fourth major reorganization since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with expected changes in law enforcement leadership as Zelenskyy seeks to reinvigorate his administration.
- Ukrainian forces continued attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, including a drone strike on the Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia’s Samara region, causing casualties and property damage, and contributing to a fuel crisis in Russia.
- Russia retaliated by attacking Ukrainian ports in the Odesa region, while Moscow’s intensified bombardment of Ukrainian cities highlights ongoing vulnerabilities amid the conflict.
