Denys Shmyhal is a Ukrainian politician and entrepreneur. He served as the 18th Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2020 to 2025, a tenure that became the longest in Ukrainian history. During his time as Prime Minister, Shmyhal was responsible for leading Ukraine's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and overseeing the country's defense during the 2022 Russian invasion. Following his resignation as Prime Minister in July 2025, he was appointed Minister of Defence, a role he held until 2026.