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Zelensky Backs Naftogaz CEO Koretskyi for Prime Minister

7/15/2026

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Zelensky endorsed Naftogaz CEO Sergii Koretskyi as prime-minister material, citing winter energy security.
The endorsement follows Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko’s July 14 resignation, which dissolved the cabinet.
Parliament, dominated by Zelensky’s party, will vote on Koretskyi on July 16 and is expected to approve him.
Zelensky plans to meet Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and army leaders on July 15 before consulting party lawmakers.

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Zelensky endorsed Naftogaz CEO Sergii Koretskyi as prime-minister material, citing winter energy security.
The endorsement follows Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko’s July 14 resignation, which dissolved the cabinet.
Parliament, dominated by Zelensky’s party, will vote on Koretskyi on July 16 and is expected to approve him.
Zelensky plans to meet Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and army leaders on July 15 before consulting party lawmakers.