Ukrainian Strategic Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Tender Resignation

In a significant shake-up of the Ukrainian government, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major reshuffle of his Cabinet on Tuesday, citing the need for “new people, new ideas” to address the ongoing war with Russia.

The move follows months of criticism over the government’s performance and a series of corruption scandals that have rocked the administration.

Several high-ranking officials, including the ministers of strategic industries, justice, and environmental protection, as well as deputy prime ministers and the head of the State Property Fund, tendered their resignations.

Opposition figures have criticized the reshuffle, arguing that it is a symptom of a deeper crisis within the government.

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Iryna Gerashchenko, an opposition MP, called for a unity government and an end to President Zelensky’s “political team’s grip on power.”

President Zelensky defended the changes, stating that they are necessary to ensure that Ukraine achieves its goals in the war against Russia.

“For this, we must strengthen some areas of the government and changes in its make-up have been prepared,” he said in a televised address.

The reshuffle comes as Russia continues its relentless bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Just hours before the announcement, a Russian missile strike on the central city of Poltava killed dozens of civilians.