Mustafa Nayyem, the top Ukrainian official overseeing wartime reconstruction and defense fortifications, resigned on Monday, citing systematic undermining by the government and a ban on his travel to Berlin after his request was blocked. His resignation comes a day before a major recovery conference, raising concerns about Ukraine's commitment to reconstruction. This development is the latest in a series of government shake-ups under President Zelensky, which have strained relations between Kyiv and Western allies. The Financial Times reported that G7 diplomats expressed disappointment over the internal discord within the Ukrainian government. This situation is perceived as damaging to the image of the Ukrainian government.
⚡️FT: Government shake-up straining relations between Kyiv and Western allies. A series of government firings, resignations and reshuffles have strained relations between Kyiv and Western allies, the FT reported, citing Ukrainian and Western officials. https://t.co/KrSFGXRMo2
🤔 A series of dismissals in the government under the leadership of Zelensky in recent months has caused tension in relations between Kyiv and Western partners, - Financial Times ❗️Diplomats from the G7 countries expressed disappointment that all this is internal discord and… https://t.co/1EiOpIKf1t
“This situation is really bad for perception of the Ukrainian government and Ukraine generally. Ukraine is and has to be perceived as unbroken,” @hlib said. Sacking Kubrakov and Nayyem’s departure “build an image of weak and unpredictable governance that is unjust to efforts of… https://t.co/5JKGDv9pPH
Mustafa Nayyem's resignation on Monday is the latest blow to the Zelensky government in recent months https://t.co/1o52In46EW
Ukraine’s top official tasked with reconstruction abruptly resigned and accused the government of hindering his efforts after the nation’s premier blocked his request to attend a conference in Berlin https://t.co/4ugumOfDdj
Ukraine reconstruction agency chief quits day before recovery conference https://t.co/Qmv9ICsx0H
News from Kyiv: @mefimus, the top Ukrainian official overseeing wartime reconstruction and defence fortifications has resigned, claiming he was banned from traveling to Berlin and his agency was being systematically undermined by the government. https://t.co/MPra2mVACR
Ukraine’s top bureaucrat tasked with reconstruction will miss this year’s showcase conference for donors because of internal political bickering, risking the impression that recovery’s not a priority in Kyiv https://t.co/TpdTmAsrSi