President Zelensky Teases Significant Upcoming Personnel Moves
In his recent evening address, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky indicated that critical personnel changes are imminent. While he did not elaborate on the specifics, he hinted that decrees would be imminent, expressing his gratitude to all those involved in the processes.
Zelensky’sremarks come on the heels of the Cabinet of Ministers’ approval of the dismissals of Ruslan Kravchenko from the position of Chairman of the Kyiv Regional State Administration and Filip Pronin from the position of Chairman of the Poltava Regional State Administration.
The President also touched on energy matters, stating that he had discussed with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Energy Minister German Galushchenko the import of electricity from the European Union to Ukraine via Slovakia, which accounts for approximately 19% of the total volume. Zelensky stressed the importance of maintaining the stability of the united European energy system and adhering to European energy rules, citing this as a key priority over any personal or political ties with Moscow.
This announcement follows a series of diplomatic exchanges between Ukraine and Slovakia stemming from the latter’s dissatisfaction with Kyiv’s decision to discontinue Russian gas transit after 2024. Bratislava’s Prime Minister Robert Fico had suggested retaliation measures, including the potential suspension of electricity supplies to Ukraine.
President Zelensky had previously accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of orchestrating a "second energy front" against Ukraine through the actions of Fico and the Slovakiande Government. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs went further, asserting that Fico’s threats effectively align him with the Russian dictator.
Stay tuned for further developments as more details about the anticipated personnel changes from President Zelensky’s office emerge.
