Ukraine will get its first new prime minister of the war on Thursday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tries to wrestle wartime defence spending into shape and win over both Donald Trump and a war-weary public with fresh-faced leadership.

President Zelenskyy taps economy minister to lead gov’t in most significant reshuffle since Russian full-scale invasion.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy aims for half of Ukraine's weaponry to be produced domestically within six months. Amid political changes, including new prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko, Zelenskiy focuses on boosting domestic arms production in response to stalled diplomacy with Russia and economic challenges.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Yulia Svyrydenko as Ukraine’s new prime minister in the latest reshuffle of his cabinet.Ms Svyrydenko, 39, has been serving as first deputy prime minister and economic development and trade minister since November 2021.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Yulia Svyrydenko as the next Prime Minister of Ukraine. In her current role as economy minister, she has led negotiations with the Donald Trump administration of the United States and overseen Ukraine’s defense-industrial development in the ongoing war.

The Ukrainian parliament voted to dismiss Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Wednesday, lawmakers said, part of a government overhaul aimed at strengthening wartime economic and military management.

A reshuffling of Ukraine’s government and diplomatic corps could improve communication with the United States just as President Donald Trump appears to be pivoting toward the embattled country in its more than three-year war with Russia.

Ukraine appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister during wartime, aiming to reset defence spending and boost relations with the US. The cabinet reshuffle also focuses on strengthening the defence industry against Russia and addressing economic challenges.

Following weeks of rumours, President Volodymyr Zelensky this week unveiled a government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister as he aims to inject fresh energy into his team,

Yulia Anatoliivna Svyrydenko is widely regarded as one of the most competent technocrats in Zelensky’s government, credited with handling key aspects of Ukraine’s wartime economy.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday he had submitted a resignation letter, as part of the country’s largest wartime governmental reshuffle expected this week.