Rada appointed Koretsky as the new Prime Minister
 Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has approved the appointment of Serhiy Koretsky, the former CEO of state-owned energy company Naftogaz, as the country’s new prime minister. Lawmakers voted to confirm Koretsky on Thursday, July 16, following a nomination submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky and formally announced by Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk the previous evening. A total of 289 lawmakers backed his appointment. During his address to parliament before the vote, Koretsky said he would “do everything in his power to be useful to the state here and now.” He outlined several key priorities for his government, including preparing Ukraine for the coming winter, ensuring comprehensive support for the military, assisting frontline communities, supporting businesses to maintain economic stability, strengthening cooperation with international partners, and advancing Ukraine’s EU integration. |
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