Four candidates reported under consideration for Ukraine's next prime minister

What happened

Ukrainska Pravda reports that four individuals are currently being considered for the post of Ukraine’s prime minister, though no final decision has been made. A source within the Ukrainian government and MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak on Telegram have both indicated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet the candidates on 12 July to discuss the potential appointment.

The candidates named are Serhii Koretskyi, Chairman of the Executive Board of Naftogaz and Director of Ukrnafta; Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Energy; Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Defence; and Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv. Zelenskyy reportedly already met with Koretskyi, discussing his report and steps aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s resilience within the framework of the country’s revised political strategy.

This development follows President Zelenskyy’s announcement of an impending government reshuffle, including changes at the leadership of law enforcement agencies. The prime ministerial appointment is a key part of this restructuring, amid ongoing conflict and political pressures facing Kyiv.

Known from the source

• Four candidates are under consideration for Ukraine's prime minister post: Serhii Koretskyi, Denys Shmyhal, Mykhailo Fedorov, and Ihor Terekhov.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was expected to meet the candidates on 12 July.
• Zelenskyy had already met Serhii Koretskyi and discussed government strategy and resilience.
• Zelenskyy announced the need for a government reshuffle, including changes in law enforcement leadership.
• No final decision on the prime minister appointment has been publicly confirmed.

What remains unclear

While the candidate list and meetings are confirmed by local sources, no official government announcement of the final appointment has yet been made, leaving the process subject to further developments. The sources do not name the actor deciding or the exact timetable for a decision.

What remains unclear: Official confirmation of the final prime minister appointment by the Ukrainian government or President Zelenskyy. Verification that all four named candidates remain under consideration after 12 July meetings. Clarification on any formal timetable for the appointment decision. Confirm proper attribution of candidate titles and current government roles.

Evidence note

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Original source: Ukrainska Pravda English. Open the source.