Zelensky Ousts His Prime Minister As Allies Gather In Paris
He offered Svyrydenko a new diplomatic post the same day he flew to the Coalition of the Willing summit.
- July 12 Telegram post: Zelensky ends Svyrydenko's premiership as part of a cabinet overhaul.
- Svyrydenko offered a new diplomatic post, not removed from government entirely.
- Zelensky travels to Paris July 13 for the Coalition of the Willing summit.
Why it matters: Reshuffling the cabinet on the eve of a donors' summit tells allies exactly who alone commands the war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, official Telegram statement (July 12, 2026) ↗ · Jul 13, 20267/13/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check