Resignations in the Ukrainian Government: Who's Next

Observers are closely watching Ukrainian politics due to a series of recent resignations - ministers of economy, agriculture, and infrastructure - and are wondering who will be next?

Natalie Jaresko, one of the four founding partners of the private equity fund Horizon Capital and finance minister, is popular among Ukrainians and in the West, known for her reputation as a tough reformer.

In August, Jaresko convinced international creditors to write off $3.8 billion of state debt and postpone payments of $15.6 billion on Eurobonds for four years. The government's achievements under Jaresko's leadership were welcomed as 'victories on the financial front.'

However, Jaresko has repeatedly threatened to resign if the government does not implement reforms.

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Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia, formed his team of like-minded individuals after he became the governor of the Odessa region. He brought in former Georgian colleagues and Euromaidan activists.

Currently, Saakashvili is working on deregulation, transparent customs clearance, privatization, fighting corruption, attracting investments, road repairs, and opening administrative service centers.

However, the attitude towards Saakashvili is mixed, both in government and among the public. His sharp temper has been criticized many times, and many in his homeland believe he has done many good things for Georgia, but also many bad ones. The candidacy of Mikheil Saakashvili is highly controversial; some predict he will become prime minister, while others believe he will soon be ousted from Ukrainian power.

The Ministry of Justice, led by Petro Pavlenko, aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers. Georgian lawyer Gia Hetsadze and lawyer Sergey Petukhov are launching an electronic service system to simplify the process.

The Ministry has already opened online registries of judicial decisions, real estate, media, notaries, private entrepreneurs, and companies. They have also developed online registration for marriages and births, among other services.

Moreover, Petukhov stated that old offices across the country have been eliminated, and a network of legal aid centers has been launched, even in small towns. There is no pressure from the government during these 'online' reforms, yet experts note that lately only reformers have been resigning.