The former diplomat Andre Sibigawho was deputy head of the office of President Volodymyr Zelensky, was appointed new president on Thursday the country’s foreign minister replacing the outgoing minister, Dmitro KoulebaThe appointment, ratified by the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament), is part of the largest government restructuring undertaken by Ukraine since the start of the war.
“We need to print new energy”Zelensky explained. This is why in recent days, a dozen members of the government have left their posts to facilitate this restructuring, which comes at a critical moment for the Ukrainian army. in the Donbass regionin the east of the country. Kuleba himself, a well-known face abroad and a key player when it comes to building alliances with international partners, announced this week his departure from the executive.
Sibiga, a former diplomat, was appointed to the post by President Zelensky’s party, Sluga Narodu (which translates as Servant of the People). His appointment as head of Ukrainian diplomacy was approved by 258 deputies of the 315 present, as reported by Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Jeleznyak on his Telegram account.
This is the first change of government approved (and with a comfortable majority) by Parliament. The House is expected to approve this Thursday. other proposals new ministers.
Among the senior officials who could be part of the new cabinet are the outgoing first deputy minister for European integration, Olga Stefanishinawho could become the new head of Justice. Another change in key portfolios is expected to occur in Ministry of Strategic IndustriesThis is a key position, as he is responsible for the development of Ukrainian military production.
