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Add as preferred source on GoogleZelenskiy reshuffles Ukraine's government, appointing new ambassadors to strengthen international relations and counter Russia.
(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed over a dozen new ambassadors on Monday, during a big shakeup that has seen him replace top cabinet officials and envoys to shore up relations with Washington and isolate Russia internationally.
The new envoys named on Monday include ambassadors to NATO members Belgium, Canada, Estonia and Spain, as well as major donor Japan and regional heavyweights South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
Zelenskiy launched a major government reshuffle last week, promoting Yulia Svyrydenko, 39, who had served as economy minister and is well known in Washington, to head the cabinet as prime minister.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna is set to become Ukraine's new envoy to the United States, as Ukraine seeks to mend ties with the Trump administration.
In remarks to the diplomatic corps released by his office, Zelenskiy said envoys needed to support "everything that causes Russia pain for its war".
"While the content of our relationship with America has transformed following the change in administration, the goal remains unchanged: Ukraine must withstand Russia's strikes," Zelenskiy said.
(Reporting by Yuliia DysaEditing by Peter Graff)
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna is set to become Ukraine's new envoy to the United States.
Zelenskiy launched a major government reshuffle to shore up relations with key international partners and support Ukraine's efforts against Russia.
New ambassadors were appointed to NATO members Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Spain, as well as Japan, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
Zelenskiy emphasized that envoys needed to support 'everything that causes Russia pain for its war' and maintain strong ties with the US.
Yulia Svyrydenko, who had served as economy minister, was promoted to head the cabinet as prime minister.
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