No one has taken the “new year, new me” mantra this year as seriously as President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who announced “a substantial overhaul” of his government on Jan. 2. Over the subsequent 72 hours, Zelensky appointed a new chief of staff, replaced the leadership of the special services—the internal security services—and appointed new ministers of defense and energy. He also pledged to overhaul the entire law enforcement system, starting with reforming the State Bureau of Investigation. Changes are coming even to the military, Zelensky said. The government reshuffle is shaping up to be the most consequential in years, and with enough political will, it can result in long-overdue reforms that are critical to Ukraine’s defense.
Zelensky Announces Government Overhaul (Anastasiia Lapatina – Lawfare)
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