2 Ukrainian ministers resign, await reappointment

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Kateryna Denisova Jan 09, 2026 · 1 min read
2 Ukrainian ministers resign, await reappointment
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Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov submitted their resignations to the Ukrainian parliament on Jan. 9 amid an ongoing political reshuffle, Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk said.

Fedorov is expected to replace Shmyhal as defense minister, while Shmyhal could take over as energy minister, a role that has been vacant for two months following a major corruption scandal. President Volodymyr Zelensky also proposed Shmyhal for the position of first deputy prime minister.

Ukraine's parliament will vote on the resignations and appointments next week.