Ukraine Names New Prime Minister Amid Major Government Reshuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yulia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister in the largest government reshuffle since Russia's invasion. Svyrydenko, previously first deputy PM and economy minister, aims to boost Ukraine’s defense production and economy. Outgoing PM Denys Shmyhal becomes defense minister amid corruption scandals. Justice Minister Olga Stefanishyna is named as the new US ambassador. Critics argue Zelenskyy is filling key roles with loyalists, despite changes in names. Other reshuffles include new roles for deputies Oleksiy Sobolev and Taras Kachka. The government’s focus is on military strength, economic stability, and integration with the West.