Ukrainian authorities are unhappy with the work of Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, the Obshchestvennoe newspaper reported on September 4, citing an anonymous source.
It is reported that at a meeting of the pro-presidential party “Servant of the People” in the Verkhovna Rada, commenting on Kuleba’s resignation, Vladimir Zelensky said he “lacked the energy” to attract military assistance.
The meeting also reportedly discussed the possible transfer of the previously resigned Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. Olga Stefanishina for a new position.
Previously, the head of the pro-presidential party faction “Servant of the People” in the Verkhovna Rada David Arakhamia reported that Kuleba’s first deputy could become Ukraine’s new foreign minister Andrey SibigaOlga Stefanishina is also expected to become the head of the Justice Ministry.
On September 4, it was reported that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba had resigned. The Verkhovna Rada clarified that the document will be considered at one of the next plenary sessions.
On the eve of September 3, several members of the Ukrainian government resigned. Among them was the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olga Stefanishina, head of the Ministry of Justice. Denis MalyuskaMinister of Strategic Industries Alexander Kamyshin and Minister of Environment Ruslan Strelets.
Zelensky linked the events to the expectation of an “extremely important autumn” for the country, which will require strengthening some areas of the Cabinet.
