Zelenskyy announces changes in the Cabinet of Ministers: I’m waiting for reports from government officials
11 July 22:45
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he expects government members to report on all agreements made with partners. He also promised “personnel consequences” if something is not fulfilled. The president said this during his evening address, reports
“I expect detailed reports from government officials, from the Office team on each agreement with our partners, on each result that we expected: what has been achieved and what is still being implemented. There will be conclusions – personal personnel conclusions,” the President promised.
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The President noted that if Umerov takes Markarova’s place, it will entail major changes in the Cabinet of Ministers.
“As for the new ambassador and the Cabinet of Ministers: if I decide – and it will be in the near future – that Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will be our key ambassador to the United States, this will definitely affect a serious reshuffle in the government of Ukraine. It is clear why – because today all decisions, our entire budget is, unfortunately, about the war. But it is true. And therefore, a lot depends on the Ministry of Defense in this regard,” Zelensky said.
He emphasized that the Ministry of Defense is now a central player in the functioning of the budget and providing the country with everything it needs in times of war. That is why, according to the president, it is important for Ukraine to have a strong representative in the United States focused on key issues, especially weapons.
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It should be noted that the decision to replace the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States was already partially discussed on July 4 during a telephone conversation between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. According to Western media, it was during this conversation that the Ukrainian side outlined its vision of a new configuration of cooperation and representation in Washington. After that, consultations with American diplomats on potential candidates began.
We remind you that Oksana Markarova has been Ambassador since February 2021. During this time, she has played an important role in mobilizing US political, financial, and military support for Ukraine in the context of a full-scale war. As the US elections and changes in global geopolitics approach, Kyiv is looking for a new model of representation that can meet current challenges and work effectively with both the administration and Congress.
The official decision to change the ambassador is expected to be announced in due course. The president’s team emphasizes that the “reshuffle” is not a gesture of distrust in Markarova personally, but part of a planned diplomatic rotation aimed at updating approaches and strengthening the political weight of Ukrainian diplomats in key capitals.
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