Ukraine’s parliament approved Serhiy Koretzkyi as the country's new prime minister on Thursday, according to media reports. Koretzkyi previously served as the head of the energy company Naftohaz. Prior to the vote, he identified defending against Russian aggression, economic stability, and European Union integration as key priorities for his government. He also emphasized the preparation for a potentially challenging winter, anticipating increased difficulties due to ongoing Russian attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Koretzkyi acknowledged the expectation that the upcoming winter will be harder than the previous one. His appointment comes at a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict with Russia.