Why She Made the List
Yulia Svyrydenko, the Prime Minister of Ukraine is in the top ten as a wartime leader for Ukraine alongside President Zelensky. Under Zelensky and Svyrydenko’s leadership, Ukraine has built the most modern and resilient defence industrial base among the democracies.
Her leadership has focused on maintaining economic resilience, coordinating international financial assistance and supporting Ukraine’s long-term recovery while the conflict continues.
Summary Bio
Yulia Svyrydenko is the Prime Minister of Ukraine, appointed in 2025 during the country’s ongoing war with Russia.
Before becoming prime minister she served as Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, playing a central role in managing wartime economic policy and international reconstruction planning.