{
  "id": 9348063,
  "title": "Kramarenko becomes deputy economy and environment minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/kramarenko-becomes-deputy-economy-and-environment-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:09:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208831.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Olena Kramarenko, a seasoned environmental professional, as the deputy minister of economy and environment. Kramarenko's new role comes after she served as first deputy minister of environmental protection and natural resources for Ukraine. The appointment was made official on September 9, as stated in a government resolution published on the government's website.\n\nKramarenko brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having spent over 20 years working in environmental protection and public administration. Prior to her current role, she held the positions of deputy minister and first deputy minister of environmental protection and natural resources from 2022 to 2025. Kramarenko's tenure at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources saw her coordinating various important tasks, such as environmental impact assessments, strategic environmental assessments, state environmental control, and the reform of the chemical safety system.\n\nIn addition to her work at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, Kramarenko also held senior positions in central executive bodies, including the State Environmental Inspectorate. Her extensive experience in environmental protection and public administration makes her a strong candidate for the newly created position of deputy economy and environment minister. The specific distribution of responsibilities among the deputy economy and environment ministers will be determined separately by the government.",
  "summary": "The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Olena Kramarenko, who previously served as first deputy minister of environmental protection and natural resources of Ukraine, deputy minister of economy and environment.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}