Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to replace over half of the country's Cabinet of Ministers in a sweeping government overhaul, according to David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction.
Arakhamia described the plan on Telegram as a "big reboot."
He also revealed that major changes will take place on September 4, designated as a "day of dismissals." September 5 will, in turn, be a "day of appointments."
In recent days, six ministers have already submitted their resignation letters, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Minister for Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin, and Minister of Justice Denys Maliuska.
Other high-profile officials, such as Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Olha Stefanishyna and Minister for Environmental Protection Ruslan Strelets, have stepped down.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Rostislav Shurma, along with other key figures like the head of the State Property Fund and the head of Ukrenergo, have also vacated their positions.
According to The Moscow Times, reports have circulated that Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal may also be on the chopping block, with some sources claiming that Zelensky is "tired" of Shmyhal. However, it remains unclear whether Shmyhal will be removed or if the president will focus on reshuffling the leadership of critical ministries.
Zelensky hinted at the need for "personnel changes" in August, citing the importance of bolstering domestic and foreign policy, improving communication between the government and local communities, and strengthening ties with NATO as key motivations behind the overhaul.
The government reshuffle comes after a similar round of dismissals in the spring, which left some of Ukraine's Western allies concerned.
Ukraine’s Western partners, including the U.S. and EU, reportedly expressed unease over the frequent personnel changes, stating that they had begun to lose confidence in the government's stability.
However, Zelensky remains committed to making changes he believes are necessary to strengthen Ukraine's leadership amid ongoing conflict and preparations for the winter.
