Ukraine has appointed Yuliia Svyrydenko as its new prime minister, marking the first leadership change since Russia's invasion in 2022.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Monday to lead a new government, setting the stage for a political reshuffle as Ukraine's war with Russia raged on.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s former economy minister Yuliia Svyrydenko appointed as prime minister, replacing Denys Shmyhal.