Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a government reshuffle, appointing Yulia Svyrydenko as prime minister and Rustem Umerov as ambassador to the US. This change aims to improve communication with the United States as President Trump shows increasing interest in Ukraine amid its war with Russia. The dismissal of long-serving officials like Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Ambassador Oksana Markarova follows tensions over past interactions with Trump. Markarova's role in organizing Zelenskyy's visit to a Pennsylvania arms plant angered Trump and Republicans, leading to calls for her replacement.
The departure of Ambassador Oksana Markarova had been anticipated, following her involvement in Zelenskyy's visit to an arms plant just before the US elections.
Outgoing Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been appointed as Ukraine's next ambassador to Washington, aiming to enhance communication with the White House.
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