Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to the country's government, saying Ukraine was "changing its political strategy".
In a statement on social media, Svyrydenko said she was "proud to have had the honor of leading the government during one of the most difficult periods in Ukraine's modern history". She also said she had discussed "next steps" with Zelenskyy, but gave no further details.
"I remain ready to serve the Ukrainian state and carry out every task aimed at strengthening Ukraine's position, defending our national interests and bringing just peace closer," she said.
Svyrydenko, Ukraine's former economy minister, was named prime minister in July 2025 at the age of 39 after playing a leading role in securing a mineral agreement between Ukraine and the US, which was seen as an important way of linking US interests to Ukraine's security.
Ukraine downs Russian ballistic missilesUkraine said its air defenses intercepted five Russian ballistic missiles in overnight attacks, although other missiles and drones got through and struck Kyiv. The July 14 attacks caused fires at two warehouses in the capital and damaged a school, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Russia said the strike targeted military manufacturing facilities in Kyiv that produce long-range missiles and drones. The attacks came as Ukraine pushed to strengthen its air defense network before winter and continued its own long-range strikes on Russian targets, especially oil facilities. Ukrainian air defenses likely used the US-made Patriot surface-to-air guided missile system, which is considered the most effective way to counter ballistic missiles. |
