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Naftogaz CEO Koretsjy seen as most probable candidate for Ukrainian PM

Vladimir Zelensky posted a photo with Koretsky on his Telegram channel shortly after he announced plans to dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko

MOSCOW, July 12. /TASS/. Naftogaz CEO Sergey Koretsky is seen a the most probable candidate for Ukrainian Prime Minister, the Strana media outlet said.

Vladimir Zelensky posted a photo with Koretsky on his Telegram channel shortly after he announced plans to dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko. The photo caption states that Zelensky thanked Koretsky for his work as Naftogaz CEO.

Koretsky has never held any government positions, working as CEO of a range of companies. In 2022-2025, he was Ukrnafta director and has been Naftogaz CEO since 2025.

According to Verkhovna Rada (parliament) member Yaroslav Zheleznyak, other candidates for prime minister are Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, Energy Minister Denis Shmygal, and Kharkov Mayor Igor Terekhov.

Fedorov was appointed Defense Minister in January 2026. Shmygal already worked as prime minister and was also defense minister. Currently he is deputy prime minister and will automatically become an acting prime minister after Sviridenko’s resignation until a new government is approved.

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The US earlier reported another wave of strikes against targets in Iran

Iran plans to stay away from talks until US position changes — agency

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Multiple explosions heard in several Iranian cities — IRIB

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Russia never terminated membership in Peace Implementation Council — MFA

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It can be expected, the agency's interlocutor said

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Pentagon’s chief says Iran is paying for its bad choice

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The US forces being prepared to ensure free navigation along this waterway, the US Central Command said

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The sides agreed to continue these discussions at the technical and political levels to reach necessary agreements

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US President Trump instructs Vance, Rubio to continue negotiations with Iran — CBS

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Nine civilians injured in Ukrainian attack on passenger bus in DPR — governor

Denis Pushilin said the bus was following a regular route from Novy Svet to Donetsk

Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until situation normalizes — PSGA

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Il-114-300 aircraft to be certified for landing on ground in 2027 — ministry

Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov says no structural changes are required for this

Europe may agree to tolls for maritime traffic in Strait of Hormuz — newspaper

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Lebanon to take part in Rome talks with Israel in mid-July — diplomat

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Russian strikes hit port infrastructure in Odessa, Chernomorsk

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