President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine needs to be reshuffled and has announced possible personnel changes within the law enforcement agencies. He made this announcement during a meeting with the Prime Minister, thanking her for her effective work and offering her the opportunity to lead a new initiative in relations with a key partner. Zelenskyy emphasised that the changes could affect both the government and the heads of law enforcement agencies, though the details remain unknown.
Briefly about the main points
- Zelenskyy has announced a possible reshuffle of the Cabinet and a change in political strategy.
- The Prime Minister received a note of thanks and a proposal for a new area of cooperation.
- Staff reshuffles are planned within the law enforcement agencies — this is currently just an announcement.
- There have already been changes in the leadership of the SBU in several regions.
- Details regarding changes to the Cabinet of Ministers and other bodies have not yet been made public.
The President’s statement on a possible government reshuffle
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with the Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko announced his intention to reshuffle the Cabinet of Ministers. He thanked her for her consistent and effective work, and also offered her the opportunity to lead a new initiative in relations with one of Ukraine’s key partners.
Zelenskyy noted that he is counting on the parliament’s support to carry out possible changes to the composition of the government. According to him, these changes form part of a broader political strategy aimed at modernising approaches to the running of the state. However, no official decisions or decrees regarding personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers have yet been published.
Planned staff rotations within law enforcement agencies
In addition to a possible reshuffle of the Cabinet, the President announced changes in management law enforcement agencies. Zelenskyy emphasised that the rotations would be carried out with respect for those who remain in their posts, but there will certainly be replacements.
In January 2026, the Head of State had already announced the start of a «reset of the entire law enforcement system». At the same time, the replacement of the head of the State Border Guard Service was announced, and it was stated that the Minister of the Interior would put forward new candidates. There is no official information regarding the appointment of a new Head of the State Border Guard Service There aren't any at the moment.
Specific changes within the SBU
In April 2026, there were personnel changes within the Security Service of Ukraine: the President signed decrees dismissing and appointing new heads in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Kherson regions. These changes were confirmed by official documents published on 22 April.
As regards other law enforcement agencies, apart from the SBU and the announced changes to the State Border Guard Service, there is currently no confirmation of any staff reshuffles.
What remains unknown
Details regarding the forthcoming reshuffle of the Cabinet of Ministers remain unknown. It has not yet been disclosed which specific ministries or officials may be replaced, nor when exactly these changes will take place.
There is also no confirmation of any leadership changes in other law enforcement agencies, apart from the SBU and the announced change at the State Border Guard Service. It is unclear whether this represents a change in the government’s political course or merely a reshuffle of personnel.
Assessment of trends and possible consequences
The possible government reshuffle and rotations within the security forces announced by Zelenskyy indicate a desire to improve governance and adapt the political strategy. Large-scale personnel changes could affect the effectiveness of state institutions.
At the same time, the lack of specific details regarding changes within the Cabinet of Ministers and other bodies leaves room for various possible scenarios. The authorities’ next steps are likely to depend on the political situation and Parliament’s reaction.
