Ukraine to get new prime minister amid major government reshuffle

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new political strategy and a government reshuffle, with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepping down from her position.

Zelensky says he has offered her a new role focused on relations with a key international partner, while calling for a “renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers”.

The Ukrainian leader also announced planned changes among the heads of law enforcement agencies.

No specific reason was given for the shake-up. ...