July 16 brought several important events: the announcement of a new government, the resignation of Denys Shmyhal, and a Russian airstrike on Dobropilya.
New government announced
President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed Yuliia Sveridenko to head the government, and candidates for other positions were presented at a meeting of the 'Servant of the People' faction. The candidates are expected to be considered in the near future in the Verkhovna Rada.
Announced candidates:
- Yuliia Sveridenko;
- Mykhailo Fedorov;
- Oleksii Kuleba;
- Taras Kachka;