Rada supported Shmyhal’s resignation as Prime Minister

Today, July 16, the Verkhovna Rada supported the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Prime Minister. The entire Cabinet of Ministers automatically resigns.

This was reported by People’s Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak.

261 elected representatives voted for this decision.

The new prime minister is to be appointed tomorrow, July 17, during a session of the Verkhovna Rada.

Let us note that on July 15, Denis Shmyhal wrote a statement about his dismissal from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine .

Subsequently, the Committee on the Organization of State Authority, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban Planning at its meeting considered and approved the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine .

By the way, President Volodymyr Zelensky officially confirmed that he offered the current Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine.

The day before, President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Sviridenko head the Cabinet of Ministers.

Subsequently, People’s Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that an official change of government is expected on July 16, within the framework of which Yulia Svyrydenko will be nominated for the post of Prime Minister instead of Denys Shmygal . The changes will affect a number of ministries, including the defense, economic and social blocs.

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