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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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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

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)

Key Takeaways

  • Denys Shmyhal appointed as Ukraine's energy minister.
  • Shmyhal is a former prime minister with extensive experience.
  • Appointment comes amid Russian attacks on Ukraine's power sector.
  • Shmyhal praised for maintaining economic stability post-invasion.
  • He served as Ukraine's longest-serving prime minister.

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