- Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Head Dmytro Kuleba stepping down as well
In the Ukraine, a significant shake-up within the government is happening. At least six government officials, including cabinet members, have tendered their resignations, as per the ruling party Servant of the People, announced on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday morning, the parliamentary presidency also disclosed that Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has stepped down.
David Arakhamia, the faction leader of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's party, confirmed on Telegram on Tuesday, "As promised, a major overhaul of the government is imminent this week." According to him, over half of the government members will be replaced.
Six Ministers Bid Farewell in Ukraine
"Tomorrow will be a day of dismissals, and the day after that, a day of appointments," Arakhamia declared in the evening, known for being a close associate of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Already on Tuesday evening, several ministers had resigned, including the Ministers for Strategic Industries, Justice, and Environmental Protection. Additionally, Vitaliy Kowal, the head of the state-owned property fund, and Irina Vereshchuk and Olha Stefanishyna, the deputy prime ministers, also stepped down.
Furthermore, Zelenskyy, as per a decree, dismissed Rostyslav Shurma, the first deputy head of his presidential administration.
No Stranger to Government Shake-ups for Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy has often reshuffled the Ukrainian government since the outbreak of the war. Last September, he dismissed his defense minister amidst a string of corruption scandals. Recently, he replaced his army chief after experiencing a series of setbacks on the battlefield.
Zelenskyy's tenure, which began in 2019, was set to end in May. However, due to the ongoing martial law since Russia's invasion in February 2022, he continues to serve in office temporarily.
Following the announcement of a major government overhaul by David Arakhamia, several ministers, including the Ministers for Strategic Industries, Justice, and Environmental Protection, resigned on Tuesday evening. Furthermore, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba also tendered his resignation on Wednesday morning, as part of this resignation wave.
In light of the promised government shake-up by Arakhamia and the ruling party Servant of the People, it is expected that more ministers will follow suit and resign in the coming days.
