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Zelensky Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Ukraine's Political Turmoil

1/14/2026

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On January 13, 2026, Ukraine's parliament failed to appoint Denys Shmyhal, energy minister-designate, by 16 votes.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reshuffled the government, naming Kyrylo Budanov to lead the President's Office and Oleh Ivashchenko to helm military intelligence, with more than 265 lawmakers backing the moves.
Yevhen Khmara is interim head of the Security Service, and Mykhailo Fedorov is set to become defense minister on January 14, 2026.

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On January 13, 2026, Ukraine's parliament failed to appoint Denys Shmyhal, energy minister-designate, by 16 votes.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reshuffled the government, naming Kyrylo Budanov to lead the President's Office and Oleh Ivashchenko to helm military intelligence, with more than 265 lawmakers backing the moves.
Yevhen Khmara is interim head of the Security Service, and Mykhailo Fedorov is set to become defense minister on January 14, 2026.