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  1. The CEO of a company related to Naftogaz is set to become prime minister, following parliamentary acceptance of her resignation after serving in the role for a year.

Sergii Koretskyi Appointed Prime Minister of Ukraine

10 reports, 4 independent Updated Jul 23
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What happened

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a government reshuffle that led to the dismissal of Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and the entire cabinet on July 14, 2026. Sergii Koretskyi, the chief executive officer of Naftogaz, was subsequently named by President Zelenskyy to succeed Svyrydenko as Prime Minister. Lawmakers confirmed his approval of the appointment on July 17, 2026, in a vote of 289-1, with seven abstaining.

From rigzone.com, kyivpost.com

Why it matters

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The appointment places the leadership of a major state-run energy company into the executive branch of government. This shift signals a focus on energy sector management as part of the government's strategic direction. The process involved the president initiating the change and the parliament ratifying the new composition.

The CEO of a company related to Naftogaz is set to become prime minister, following parliamentary acceptance of her resignation after serving in the role for a year.

From rigzone.com

Who's involved

  • Verkhovna RadaThe national parliament of Ukraine, responsible for ratifying cabinet appointments.
  • NaftogazThe state-run energy company, Naftogaz, whose leadership is involved in the transition.
  • Sergii KoretskyiThe chief executive officer of Naftogaz, appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine.
  • Cabinet of Ministers of UkraineThe executive body of Ukraine, which was subject to the complete dismissal during the reshuffle.
  • Volodymyr ZelenskyyThe President of Ukraine, who initiated the cabinet reshuffle and nominated the new Prime Minister.

How it developed

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  1. Sergii Koretskyi assumes the role of Prime Minister of Ukraine.Sub-event
  2. Parliament approves bills regarding tax structure while the finance ministry manages the major tax reform process.Sub-event
  3. The Verkhovna Rada approved the new government composition on July 17, 2026.Sub-event
  4. Koretskyi appointed PM and head of EU mission following political transition.1 source
  5. President Zelenskyy initiates a cabinet reshuffle leading to the resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine, with a Naftogaz head being considered a potential successor.Sub-event
  6. Sergii Koretskyi is identified as the likely replacement for the prime minister.1 source

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