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Zelensky announces government reshuffle

12 Jul 2026 – 26 Jul 2026 · 9 chapters · 23 updates

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Chapter 1Zelensky announces government reshuffle

  1. 12 Jul

    Orders a government reshuffle including the replacement of the prime minister to reorganize state leadership in Kyiv.

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko as part of a broader cabinet shake-up to implement a new political strategy for Ukraine's leadership.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2Ukrainian government reshuffle

  1. 12 Jul

    Svyrydenko resigns as First Deputy Prime Minister as Zelenskyy prepares a broader cabinet restructuring.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 3Ukraine cabinet reshuffle

  1. 16 Jul

    Zelenskyy nominates energy executive Koretskyi as prime minister following the resignation of the defence minister

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Confirmed the Ukrainian parliament has officially elected Koretskyi as the new prime minister, finalizing the cabinet reshuffle.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 4Protests in Kyiv over minister dismissal

  1. 16 Jul

    Thousands gather in Kyiv to protest President Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Confirmed former minister Fedorov his conflict with General Syrskyi, fueling ongoing protests in Kyiv over his dismissal by President Zelenskyy.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Resigns a high-ranking Ukrainian military official in protest of President Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss Minister Fedorov, escalating tensions in Kyiv.

    No source was given for this update.

  4. Replaces President Zelenskyy the dismissed minister as reports emerge of a sharp conflict with the military and ongoing protests in Kyiv.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 5Ukraine defense minister dismissed

  1. 16 Jul

    Zelenskyy dismisses Defense Minister Fedorov and names Koretsky as prime minister, prompting protests in Kyiv.

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  2. Confirms parliament approved the new prime minister while protests continue over the defense minister's dismissal, as Zelenskyy has yet to name a replacement.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Replaces the defense minister with a new candidate as Zelenskyy moves forward with a broader cabinet reshuffle.

    No source was given for this update.

  4. Appointed a new government following mass protests in Kyiv, marking a significant shift in Zelenskyy's administration strategy.

    No source was given for this update.

  5. Appointed SBU chief Yevhen Chmara as the new Minister of Defense, replacing the dismissed Fedorov following internal ministry disputes.

    No source was given for this update.

  6. Protests erupt across Ukraine following President Zelensky's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister and appoint Yevhen Chmara as his successor.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 6Zelenskyy dismisses army chief Syrskyi

  1. 21 Jul

    Dismisses Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor following protests in Kyiv.

    No source was given for this update.

  2. 22 Jul

    Expands the cabinet reshuffle to include the Defense Minister alongside the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi amid ongoing civil unrest.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Replaces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi with a younger, reformist general as part of a broader military leadership overhaul.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 7Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief

  1. 21 Jul

    Replaces General Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, according to reports from Kyiv.

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Fires top army commander amid nationwide protests, marking a significant shift in military leadership following public unrest.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Appoints a successor to the dismissed army chief, while Russia expels an Italian military attaché in a related diplomatic escalation.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 8Ukraine defense minister rejects new role

  1. 23 Jul

    Fedorov rejects President Zelenskyy's offer of an alternative government post after being removed from his position in Kyiv.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 9Irish Taoiseach visits Kyiv

  1. 23 Jul

    Harris meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv to pledge 125 million euros in support as air raid sirens sound during bilateral talks

    No source was given for this update.

Articles in this story

  1. US envoys Witkoff and Kushner urge compromise in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin
  2. Thousands protest in Kyiv for second day after Zelensky sacks popular defence minister Fedorov and appoints Klymenko to security council
  3. Ukraine's parliament votes to dismiss Prime Minister Svyrydenko, opening a government overhaul before winter
  4. Zelenskyy replaces army chief with reformist general Mykhailo Drapatyi after week of protests
  5. Ukraine appoints energy executive Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister amid reshuffle and protests
  6. Zelenskyy dismisses top general Syrskyi after week of protests over defence minister's ouster
  7. Ireland pledges €125m as Zelenskiy reshuffles military command amid Kyiv protests

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