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President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering dismissing Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, as sources in the presidential team informed Ukrainska Pravda on July 3. Shmyhal has held the position since 2020, but Zelensky is likely to make a change soon, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Insiders in the presidential team indicated that Zelensky’s dissatisfaction with Shmyhal’s lack of innovative solutions and proposals has become evident during meetings. Possible replacements mentioned include Yulia Svyridenko, the first deputy prime minister and economic development minister, or Oleksiy Chernyshov, Naftogaz’s CEO.
Earlier government reshuffles saw Infrastructure Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov and Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi being dismissed in May. Zelensky had hinted at more changes following a shake-up in his inner circle in March.
Exploring the current political landscape, the article asks whether Ukraine still has a political opposition amidst significant challenges and changes.