Ukrainian President Zelensky posted on his official social media platform on January 3 that he met with Shmegal on the same day and proposed that he be the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine. Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Shmegal for his previous systematic work at the Ministry of Defense, and said that the Ukrainian energy sector also urgently needs systematic construction and quick repair of damaged facilities, etc. Zelensky said that discussions have already been held with Ukrainian Prime Minister Sveritenko on this matter, and he hoped that the Ukrainian parliament would support Shmeghar's appointment.

Ukrainian President Zelensky posted on his official social media platform on January 3 that he met with Shmegal on the same day and proposed that he be the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine. Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Shmegal for his previous systematic work at the Ministry of Defense, and said that the Ukrainian energy sector also urgently needs systematic construction and quick repair of damaged facilities, etc. Zelensky said that discussions have already been held with Ukrainian Prime Minister Sveritenko on this matter, and he hoped that the Ukrainian parliament would support Shmeghar's appointment.