Yulia Svyrydenko

The Ukrainian government has formed a commission and launched the selection process for a new head of the customs service. On August 4, the government launched an open competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. This was announced by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. According to her, the selection commission includes representatives of Ukrainian business […]

All According to the Law: How the Cabinet Canceled the Appointment of the Head of Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security. When allies can’t win through a fair competition, they “legally” cancel the results using dirty tricks. And then, of course, one can put on a white dress and head off to serve as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States. In […]

Ukraine’s Parliament Appoints Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Defence. On July 17, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as the country’s new Minister of Defence. The decision was supported by 267 MPs. Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominates Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s new Defence Minister. Here’s how the factions voted: Unlike most ministers who are nominated by […]