'Serious Reshuffle' in Ukrainian Government? Zelensky Reveals

During talks with journalists in Rome, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he is considering the candidacy of current Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for the position of Ukrainian ambassador to the United States. He added that if such a decision is made, "it will certainly lead to a major government reshuffle."

During his visit to the Italian capital, the Ukrainian president addressed the possibility of replacing Ukraine's ambassador to the United States . He stated that he is considering appointing Ukraine's current defense minister, 43-year-old Rustem Umerov , to the position.

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"I'll tell you honestly, if I decide—and I will in the near future—to represent Ukraine in the United States , our key ambassador will be Defense Minister Rustem Umerov . This will undoubtedly lead to a major reshuffle of the Ukrainian government ," revealed Volodymyr Zelensky .

As he pointed out, the idea of ​​​​Umerov heading the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in the United States stems primarily from the fact that "all decisions and the budget are related to the Russian-Ukrainian war " - describes Ukrayinska Pravda.

Zelensky also confirmed that he wants to replace Ukraine's ambassador to Washington, Oksana Markarova . He noted that he had already contacted the diplomat and thanked her for her service.

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The Ukrainian president added that he would like her to continue working in Ukraine. "A lot depends on this. I'm open, I'd like it to work in Ukraine. However, if she decides otherwise, this path is her choice," Zelensky said.

Ukrayinska Pravda recalls that in June, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced that Zelensky had already made "certain personnel decisions" regarding the replacement of heads of some foreign institutions. These changes were to take effect in July.

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According to media reports, during a telephone conversation between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump on July 4, the issue of Markarova's replacement was discussed.