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Ukrainian watchdogs are concerned. 

They already viewed the president’s office as having too much informal power over the govt in Kyiv. 

Many in Ukrainian civil society now see efforts to cement transparent restoration financing and ministerial independence at risk of being deprioritized by a new team that Yermak will handpick.

The fact is G7 has also taken note. The ambassadors to Ukraine of the US, the EU, Germany, France, & other key allies posted social media messages about their appreciation for their partnerships with Kubrakov. They appear to want to stay close with him. That's diplomats express concern.

To reassure G7 donors, Kyiv will need to move fast to restore confidence, first step should be naming Azarkhina as the new minister of infrastructure. That would be an immediate sign that independent reformers are still being empowered.

Kyiv should also promise to preserve DREAM, ensure it continues to receive investment policy support. This'll show new world-class systems of procurement transparency built hand-in-hand with Ukrainian civil society will survive the ministerial reorganization and leadership transition.

That should preclude power plays by the head of presidential office to sideline a transparency reformer and dismantle a ministry for no reason other than its effectiveness in dealing with critical allies.

https://www.gmfus.org/news/reformer-kyiv-taken-down