Ukraine's parliament approves Koretskyi as new prime minister amid protests
Ukraine's parliament approved Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister, marking President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shake-up in a year. Zelenskyy faces criticism over his dismissal of reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ukraine's parliament approved Koretskyi, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nominee, as the country's new prime minister. The vote took place as protests continued outside the parliament building.
The appointment marks Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shake-up within a year. The president has faced sharp criticism from both the opposition and the public over his dismissal of reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Critics argue that high-level changes could undermine government stability during wartime. Zelenskyy's administration says the changes are intended to improve the effectiveness of state governance.
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