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Ukraine lawmakers appoints former PM Shmyhal as energy minister

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Posted on January 14, 2026

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Ukraine lawmakers appoints former PM Shmyhal as energy minister

Appointment of Denys Shmyhal

KYIV, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian lawmakers appointed former prime minister Denys Shmyhal as energy minister and first deputy prime minister on Wednesday amid escalating Russian strikes on the power sector.

Background and Experience

Shmyhal, 50, one of Ukraine's most experienced government officials, was widely praised for maintaining relative economic stability and keeping government operations running after Russia's invasion in February 2022.

Challenges Ahead

He was Ukraine's longest-serving prime minister, running the government from 2020 to July 2025, when he was appointed defence minister.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa, Olena Harmash; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

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1What is economic growth?

Economic growth refers to the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period, typically measured by GDP.

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Ukraine lawmakers appoints former PM Shmyhal as energy minister

Published by Global Banking and Finance Review

Posted on January 14, 2026

Tags:Appointment financial sector economic growth Government funding

Ukraine lawmakers appoints former PM Shmyhal as energy minister

Appointment of Denys Shmyhal

Background and Experience

Challenges Ahead

He was Ukraine's longest-serving prime minister, running the government from 2020 to July 2025, when he was appointed defence minister.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa, Olena Harmash; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine lawmakers appoints former PM Shmyhal as energy minister

1What is economic growth?

Economic growth refers to the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period, typically measured by GDP.