Zelensky's new inner circle: The power shift behind Ukraine's latest reset
The Kyiv Independent••world
Key Points:
- In January, President Volodymyr Zelensky reshuffled Ukraine's leadership, appointing popular officials and military figures previously sidelined by former President's Office Head Andriy Yermak, signaling a new governance approach amid ongoing war and peace talks.
- Kyrylo Budanov, former Military Intelligence Head and Yermak’s successor, was appointed head of the President's Office to maintain the diplomatic track, with speculation about his potential as Zelensky's successor.
- Mykhailo Fedorov, digital transformation minister, was proposed to lead the Defense Ministry, emphasizing innovation in Ukraine's defense sector, while Denys Shmyhal moved to energy minister amid a major corruption scandal.
- Key changes also occurred in Ukraine
