Zelenskyy says major reform to bring 'new energy'

In total, six ministers, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, have submitted their resignations, and parliament has accepted the resignations of four. To date, 10 of the 21 ministerial or equivalent positions in the Ukrainian cabinet remain vacant.

Furthermore, since the conflict with Russia, President Zelenskyy has dismissed or arrested dozens of high-ranking officials, including the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and the Minister of Defense.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (right) has submitted his resignation as part of a government reshuffle in Ukraine under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: GI

"We need new energy today and these steps are simply about strengthening our state in different directions," Zelenskyy told the media at a joint press conference with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, who was visiting the country.

Lawmakers said the Ukrainian parliament is expected to consider Foreign Minister Kuleba's resignation on Thursday. Kuleba, 43, was Ukraine's most prominent figure abroad, meeting with world leaders to lobby for aid to Ukraine thanks to his fluent English.

On Wednesday, Zelenskyy met with lawmakers from his "Servant of the People" party, and the leader of the parliamentary group said that attendees supported the President's call for a change in Ukraine's leadership.

Analysts say the reshuffle of the Ukrainian government had been long planned but had been delayed as Zelenskyy focused on negotiations with Western partners to secure military and financial aid.

"This is a planned personnel reshuffle by the government," said Volodymyr Fesenko, a political analyst in Kyiv. "Now half the government will be replaced. This is Zelenskyy's style. He believes that the new ministers will bring new energy, a new approach, and more proactive work."

The reshuffle comes ahead of Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S. later this month, where he hopes to present a "win plan" to President Joe Biden.

Analysts say that talent within Zelenskyy's administration is limited and expect that some outgoing ministers will still be reappointed to new roles.

Outgoing Strategic Industry Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin said on Tuesday that he will remain involved in the defense sector in a different role. Other positions under consideration include Justice Minister and Culture and Information Minister.

Huy Hoang (according to Reuters)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/ong-zelenskyy-noi-cuoc-cai-to-lon-de-mang-lai-nguon-nang-luong-moi-trong-chien-war-post310648.html