Ukraine's PM comments on new cabinet’s work after first week in office

"A week has passed since the new government took office. At the outset, we clearly defined four key priorities for ourselves: human dignity, security, economic development, and reconstruction," she said.

According to Svyrydenko, prosthetics is one of the main tasks in the field of social policy.

In the defense sector, the government has decided to scale up domestic production of explosives.

"Together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, we have launched a new grant competition within Brave1. Our goal is for everything, from equipment to chemicals, to be manufactured in Ukraine. Systematically and in the necessary volumes," the Prime Minister emphasizes.

In the economic sphere, the Cabinet of Ministers has launched the implementation of the NSDC's decision on a moratorium on business inspections by law enforcement agencies.

As Svyrydenko notes, the business community expects the government to take tangible steps toward deregulation.

"Therefore, we are starting an audit of all state expenditures. We plan to significantly reduce bureaucratic procedures. We are continuing to work with ministers. I am meeting with each head of ministry separately to develop specific plans. They will be included in the government's action program," she adds.

Svyrydenko's appointment

On July 17, the Verkhovna Rada appointed a new prime minister of Ukraine. The position was given to Yulia Svyrydenko, who was previously the Minister of Economy.

Before Svyrydenko, the government was headed by Denys Shmyhal, who now holds the position of Minister of Defense.

In addition, the Rada appointed a number of other ministers, including the ministers of economy, energy, social policy, justice, and European integration.