Overview
- The Verkhovna Rada voted to accept Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation and on Thursday confirmed Sergii Koretski, head of Naftogaz, as prime minister, triggering a full cabinet turnover.
- Mykhailo Fedorov left the defence ministry on Thursday after roughly six to seven months in office, a departure he blamed on clashes with senior commanders including General Oleksandr Syrskyi.
- Fedorov's removal prompted large protests in Kyiv and other cities and at least one senior military resignation, Pavlo Yelizarov, who said the decision weakens Ukraine's defence capacity.
- Supporters credit Fedorov with rapid drone procurement, digital reforms and procurement transparency that helped recent battlefield gains, while critics inside the military resisted his procurement and personnel changes.
- The government says the reshuffle prioritizes energy resilience and winter preparedness; parliament is still confirming other ministers and observers will watch how the changes affect air defences, supply lines and public morale.