Ukrainian president announces cabinet reshuffle

In a post on X, Zelensky said the new strategy would assign each foreign policy priority to an official with relevant experience.

"We discussed the details with Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko. We determined that these changes require a renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers," he wrote.

Zelensky thanked Svyrydenko for her effective service as prime minister and said he had offered her the opportunity to lead "a new and important area of relations with a key partner".

Later on Sunday, Svyrydenko confirmed her resignation as prime minister. "I am proud to have had the honour of leading the government during the most difficult period of Ukraine's modern history," she wrote on Telegram.

Separately, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram that Svyrydenko is expected to become Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.