Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a major government reshuffle, proposing the replacement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and the heads of several law enforcement agencies.

In a lengthy social media post on Sunday, Zelenskyy stated: “Ukraine is changing its political strategy. Each priority foreign policy direction will be overseen by a specific individual with substantial experience who is capable of delivering on the agreements reached at the leaders’ level and fulfilling the expectations of the Ukrainian people.”

Svyrydenko became prime minister a year ago, succeeding Denys Shmyhal. She previously served as first deputy prime minister and economy minister, roles that brought her into close contact with the administration of US President Donald Trump. She was widely credited with negotiating a critical minerals agreement between Washington and Kyiv last year.

The 39-year-old wrote on X: “I am proud to have had the honour of leading the Government during one of the most difficult periods in Ukraine’s modern history. I thank every man and woman defending Ukrainian land.”

Zelenskyy said the new political strategy would focus on key foreign policy priorities, including licensed production of Patriot air defense systems, advancing Ukraine’s EU membership bid, and deepening ties with the Gulf region.

The president thanked Svyrydenko for her offer to lead a “new significant direction in relations with a key partner.”

Source: www.aljazeera.com