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Zelensky names candidates for five regions — what will this mean locally?

The President has announced a list of candidates for the heads of regional state administrations (ODA) in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Ternopil and Chernivtsi oblasts. Decisions are expected in the coming days — we explain why this matters for security and recovery.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

January 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Zelensky names candidates for five regions — what will this mean locally?

What happened

Volodymyr Zelensky announced that candidates have been identified for the positions of heads of regional state administrations in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Ternopil and Chernivtsi regions. According to him, consultations are currently underway, and official decisions may be made in the near future.

"The list of candidates has been determined. Decisions will be made tomorrow, and I expect that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will approve the appointments shortly. Next week the new heads of the regions should begin work."

— Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine

Why it matters

Personnel appointments at the regional level are not just a matter of prestige. During wartime and in the postwar period they determine the effectiveness of resource allocation, the coordination of defense and humanitarian operations, and the speed of restoring critical infrastructure. New leaders will shape operational decisions that affect the security and daily lives of millions of people.

Context

These changes are part of a broader wave of personnel decisions within the government. The president has previously made statements about reshuffles and potential proposals in the energy and defense sectors, underscoring a desire to refresh management in key areas. In this context, the main point is not only to announce candidates but also to ensure their practical ability to carry out tasks under trying conditions.

What’s next

The next 24–48 hours will be decisive: the candidates need to be approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, after which work on the ground will begin. Analysts emphasize that what will be telling is not the appointments themselves, but the speed and quality of the new regional heads' initial management decisions.

Now it’s up to partners and institutions: will these candidates translate into concrete results for communities and the frontline?

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