Key Appointees in Ukrainian Cabinet Reshuffle: Meet the New Leaders

The recent Ukrainian cabinet reshuffle includes noteworthy appointments such as Andrii Sybiha as Foreign Minister, Oleksiy Kuleba as Deputy PM for Infrastructure and Regions, and Mykola Tochytskyi as Minister for Culture and Strategic Communications. Their roles are crucial in driving foreign policy, wartime reconstruction, and combating disinformation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-09-2024 20:19 IST | Created: 05-09-2024 20:19 IST
Key Appointees in Ukrainian Cabinet Reshuffle: Meet the New Leaders

The recent Ukrainian cabinet reshuffle has seen several key appointments, highlighting the country's ongoing efforts to strengthen its government amidst the war with Russia.

Andrii Sybiha, a career diplomat, has been named Foreign Minister, underscoring President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's active role in foreign policy since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Sybiha previously served as a deputy head of Zelenskiy's presidential office and as Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey.

Oleksiy Kuleba, another significant appointee, takes on the role of Deputy PM for Infrastructure and Regions. His portfolio is critical for managing financial resources for wartime reconstruction, vital for maintaining Ukraine's infrastructure against Russian attacks. Previously, Kuleba coordinated regional policies and military ties in Zelenskiy's office.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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