Yuliia Svyrydenko Named Ukraine’s New Prime Minister
Why in the news
Ukraine appointed a new head of government. Her record as economy minister and as a negotiator of the US mineral deal marked her rise.
Key facts
- Appointee: Yuliia Svyrydenko, previously Ukraine’s Economy Minister.
- Notable role: key negotiator of the mineral deal with the U.S.
- Distinction: the first new prime minister since the 2022 full-scale invasion by Russia.
Exam angle
- Person in the news: Yuliia Svyrydenko.
- Post: Prime Minister of Ukraine.
- Earlier post: Economy Minister.