Ukraine's prime minister Shmyhal resigns

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has filed a resignation letter, as a part of a major governmental reshuffle expected this week.

“I am grateful to our defenders who hold the frontline and protect Ukraine! I thank President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his trust! I thank the entire team for their tireless work for our country! Glory to Ukraine!” Shmyhal wrote on his Telegram channel, announcing his resignation, Caliber.Az reports.  

Earlier, on July 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko for the post.

By Sabina Mammadli