Naftogaz Chief Sergii Koretsky Appointed Ukraine's New Prime Minister

Ukraine's parliament has approved Sergii Koretsky, the head of the state energy company Naftogaz, as the country's new prime minister. The nomination, part of a government reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, passed with 289 votes out of 318.

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We have traversed the most difficult winter and ensured an uninterrupted supply of gas for Ukrainians, despite critical losses in our own production. We have demonstrated that public management can and must be effective.

Koretsky, 48, previously led Naftogaz through a period of intense Russian airstrikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Addressing parliament before the vote, he stated, "We have weathered the most difficult winter and ensured uninterrupted gas supply for Ukrainians, despite critical losses in our own production. We have shown that public management can and must be effective."

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The best prepared person

President Zelenskyy had called Koretsky "the best prepared person" to lead the government, particularly in preparing the country for the upcoming winter. Koretsky's appointment surprised some in Kyiv, as he lacked significant prior political experience. The outgoing prime minister, Ioulia Svyrydenko, officially submitted her resignation earlier in the week after being dismissed by the president.

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The person best prepared