Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak has indicated that Andriy Korensky is the likely candidate to take over as the country’s Prime Minister, with a 95% certainty. Zheleznyak’s comments come after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s earlier post regarding a report from the head of Naftogaz Ukraine about necessary steps for enhancing Ukraine’s resilience.
Currently serving Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko will remain within the government as the U.S. ambassador, according to Zheleznyak, who dismissed rumors of internal conflicts. He mentioned that the final decision regarding these shifts was seemingly made on July 11, with the process being initiated today.
“This ‘reset’ will involve many changes—a broader package beyond just the Cabinet. Several ministers will be replaced. Overall, if this is the case, it’s probably a good thing. Korensky is certainly a competent candidate,” he noted.
Despite the anticipated changes, Zheleznyak expressed confidence that these personnel decisions would not lead to any political instability, believing the new government would secure sufficient support.
Context
- Andriy Korensky previously led Ukraine’s largest oil extraction company, Ukrnafta, as well as Ukrtatnafta since November 2022. He also managed the WOG gas station network and founded the Idealist coffee shop chain.
- In November 2022, Oleksiy Chernyshov was appointed the head of Naftogaz Ukraine and later became the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Unity in December 2024. Following this, Roman Chumak temporarily took over his responsibilities.
- On April 28, 2025, Korensky was elected as the new head of Naftogaz Ukraine’s management board.
