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Zelenskyy names Yulia Svyrydenko as Ukraine's new PM

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Yulia Svyrydenko has a background as an economist and has held several positions in the Ukrainian government, including Minister of Economic Development and Trade and Deputy Head of the Office of the President. She is currently serving as deputy prime minister.

Breakdown
  • President Zelenskyy has nominated Yulia Svyrydenko as the next prime minister.
  • The nomination is part of efforts to upgrade the executive branch's work. 8s
  • Svyrydenko's appointment will require completion of bureaucratic procedures. 14s
  • Current Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal must submit his resignation to parliament. 25s
  • Parliament must approve Shmyhal's resignation and then vote on Svyrydenko's appointment. 27s
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