The change of Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denis Shmygal, began to be discussed in the country’s political circles on June 29, according to sources in these circles, the Ukrainian publication “Strana” reported on its Telegram channel.
The publication notes that, according to sources in political circles, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko may become the new head of government this summer.
At the same time, according to the publication, the initiative to change the prime minister belongs to the deceased President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak.
“The task is to blame the current Prime Minister Shmyhal for all the negativity that has accumulated in society against the authorities. Regarding mobilization, the increase in tariffs, corruption, issues related to the construction of fortifications, for which billions of dollars were allocated from the budget. And to show that the president sees these problems, solves them and increases the efficiency of the government.”“, the publication’s source said.
At the same time, according to the source, the change of prime minister will not fundamentally affect political alignments within the Ukrainian power system. According to, “The change of prime minister will be a purely technical replacement”.
However, the source does not rule out that the change of government will be used by the presidency to dismiss some ministers who have recently been trying to play their own game, such as the recently dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Kubrakov, and to build relations with Western structures “over the head” of the president.
As the source noted, the idea of removing Shmygal and installing Sviridenko is being actively discussed by Ukraine’s political leaders, but a fundamental decision to change the prime minister will be made later. For now “Possible risks are evaluated”.
According to the source, “The West can start putting pressure on Zelensky”if it becomes clear that the Prime Minister will be changed. At the same time, the West could benefit from another figure as Prime Minister: “more acceptable to the US and EU and less controlled by Bankova” (the president’s office is located on Bankovaya).
According to the source, the West can “start promoting your candidacies for ministerial positions”which can increase tension “in already difficult relations with Western partners”. “In general, all the pros and cons are weighed”“, the source summarized.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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