President Zelensky outlines key priorities for Ukraine's new government

According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made the remarks in his evening video address.

"Today, Ukraine’s new Government, headed by Sergii Koretskyi, began its work. His strength lies specifically in his work at state-owned energy companies. He came to Ukrnafta and changed the company’s processes after oligarchic control. Thanks to Sergii, Ukrnafta began truly working for our state. Naftogaz made it through a difficult winter, and despite all the Russian strikes, Ukraine remained supplied with gas," Zelensky said.

The President stressed the importance of ensuring the country is fully prepared for the coming winter.

At the same time, he said Ukraine is investing as much as possible in developing its long-range strike capabilities and other means of attack to make it as difficult as possible for Russia to intensify its offensive and prolong the war.

"But whatever the scenario, Ukraine must be fully prepared to protect lives and its people and ensure that we make it through the winter. This is the main shared Ukrainian task for the new Government. There will also be changes in our work with partners – agreements should be implemented faster," Zelensky said.

As reported by Ukrinform, on July 14, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, which automatically resulted in the resignation of the entire Cabinet.

On July 16, parliament approved President Zelensky's nomination of Sergii Koretskyi as Prime Minister and confirmed Koretskyi's proposed composition of the new Cabinet of Ministers, with the exception of the ministers of defense and foreign affairs, whose nominations are submitted to parliament by the President.