Ukraine parliament accepts PM Svyrydenko's resignation
What's next: Lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on a successor as Kyiv braces for winter attacks on its power grid.
Ukraine's parliament accepted Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation, clearing the way for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to install a new government after a surprise wartime shake-up. Lawmakers said Serhiy Koretskyi, who runs state energy firm Naftogaz, is the leading contender, with a confirmation vote expected Thursday. Zelenskiy framed the overhaul as a push for renewal as Ukraine seeks more air defenses, advances its European Union bid and prepares for another winter of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Critics in parliament said the president had not clearly explained the reason for the reshuffle and warned that more turnover could disrupt defense and domestic policy during the war.