Zelenskyy submits Serhii Koretskyi's nomination for prime minister to parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted a nomination to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) to appoint current Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister of Ukraine.

Source: Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, on Facebook

Quote: "The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has received a submission from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposing the appointment of Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister of Ukraine.

Parliament will consider the nomination in the near future in accordance with the established procedure."

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Background:

• The Verkhovna Rada approved the resignation of Yuliia Svyrydenko as prime minister on 14 July. This decision effectively means the resignation of the entire government.
• According to Ukrainska Pravda sources, the Verkhovna Rada is expected to vote on the new Cabinet of Ministers (Parliament) on 16 July.
• Zelenskyy has stated that, following all consultations, he considers Koretskyi to be the most qualified candidate for the position of prime minister.

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