Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has nominated Yulia Svyrdenko, the current economy minister, as prime minister in a significant political reshuffle.

39-year-old Yulia Svyrdenko has been nominated by Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky to take over the government amid the war with Russia. She has distinguished herself in the difficult negotiations over the minerals deal with the US. Zelenski has emphasized the need to swiftly implement agreements with international partners to strengthen Ukraine's resilience. The proposal must be approved by the Ukrainian parliament, which generally backs the president.