“On July 17, 2025, there were significant changes in the government composition in Ukraine – the deputies of the Verkhovna Rada voted for the new Cabinet of Ministers. One of the main innovations was the unification of three important areas – economy, environment and agriculture – into a single ministry. Oleksiy Sobolev was entrusted to the head of the newly created department, which was obtained the unofficial name “Ministry of Resources”. This”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
On July 17, 2025, there were significant changes in the government composition in Ukraine – the deputies of the Verkhovna Rada voted for a new Cabinet . One of the main innovations was the unification of three important areas – economy, environment and agriculture – into a single ministry.
To head the newly created department, which was named “Ministry of Resources” was entrusted with Oleksiy Sobolev. This step has shown the government’s intention to strengthen the synergy between sectors that are the foundation for the development of the state. In addition, there is an optimization that reduces the cost of maintaining three institutions at once.
Who is Alexei Sobolev? What is the path to one of the most responsible positions in the Ukrainian government? What is he in the declaration? UA.News was understood in the question.
Alexey Sobolev: Short Breed
Alexey Sobolev was born in 1983 in Kiev. He received a good education that laid the foundation for a future career in the field of finance and economics. In 2005 the future minister successfully finished Kyiv National Economic University. There he obtained a master’s degree.
An important stage in his professional development was the receipt of international certification of Charterrened Financial Analyst (CFA), published by a prestigious CFA Institute in the United States. It is worth noting that this certificate is one of the most prominent standards in the world financial industry, which confirms the high level of knowledge and professionalism in the field of investment analysis.
Alexey Sobolev is also honorable Professor Kiev School of Economics (KSE) Timothy Milovanova. Interestingly, Milovanov himself was once the Minister of Economy in the Government of Goncharuk.
Alexei Sobolev’s career path: from finances to state management
Oleksiy Sobolev’s professional career It began In the consulting company Ernst & Young, where he worked from 2004 to 2007. Subsequently, from 2007 to 2015, he held the position of managing assets in the Ukrainian investment company Dragon Asset Management. Sobolev himself said that he had gained considerable experience in the field of investment management.
The transition to the public sector began in 2015, when the future minister became an adviser to the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine. In this position, he coordinated projects aimed at improving transparency, introducing open data and improving corporate governance of state -owned enterprises.
One of the important stages of his professional activity was the work on ProZorro.Sale’s project. From 2016 to 2018, Alexei Sobolev headed this project as part of Transparency International Ukraine, coordinating the development of IT Wipes for transparent sale of government assets. From 2018 to 2023 he was the director of the state enterprise “Prozorro.Sanes”, which in March 2023 was transformed into a joint -stock company. Today, Prozorro.Sale, although not ideal, is still known as a rather effective tool that provides transparent and competitive sale of state and communal property.
In January 2023, Alexei Sobolev was appointed Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine for digital development, digital transformations and digitalization. In this position, he was responsible for a number of key areas, including privatization, public asset management and small and medium -sized business support. From July 2024 to July 2025 he held the position of First Deputy Minister of Economy.
On July 17, 2025, Alexei Sobolev headed the Ministry of Economy, which was a new name on July 21, 2025 – the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
Public Activities and Personal Life
Alexei Sobolev actively participates in public activity. He is the president of the CFA Society Ukraine financial analysts community that unites finance professionals. He also heads the Cost Ukraine advisory group, which is engaged in transparency in infrastructure.
In his personal life, Alexei Sobolev is married to Natalia Sobolev. The woman is the chief architect and co -founder of the Numo Buro interior design office. The couple raises two daughters – Tina and Maya.
Regarding information about possible scandals, corruption “strips” and other similar things-it is worth noting that public sources do not contain any information about any negative incidents related to the activities of the newly appointed minister. At least so far.
Data from Alexei Sobolev’s declaration
Like any top official, the new head of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture is obliged to file an annual declaration for himself and his family. Ua.news has carefully studied the data shown in Declarations Sobolev, presented on April 29 this year.
Thus, the minister owns an apartment with a total area of 68 squares, purchased in 2011. Its price at the time of purchase is 260 114 UAH. At that time it is about $ 32.5 thousand. Another apartment, already 130 squares, has been renting since 2020. However, the amount of the monthly payment for rent is not disclosed.
The Minister does not have his own car. But his wife goes to Subaru XV 2.0 2018, worth 460 thousand hryvnias. This is a rare car: there is only one offer on the sale of Autoria machines. The owner today estimates the same car of 825 thousand hryvnias.
Sobolev is the owner of securities in the Laurus Non -State Pension Fund. Number – 30190. Their cost is 98 382 hryvnia.
The income of the Sobolev family by Ukrainian standards are quite quite quite. During the year, Natalia’s wife has earned over UAH 3.6 million on business. Sobolev himself received only 1.5 million from the Ministry of Economy. However, he earned the same at the Kiev School of Economics – “in combination”, so the total income amounted to more than 3 million hryvnias.
The couple keeps money in several currencies, both in banks and in cash. However, the amounts there are quite modest – compared to wages. In UAH Sobolev holds about 220 thousand in bank accounts. In dollars, it has in cash about 15.5 thousand. Natalia’s wife saves about 226 thousand hryvnias in the bank account.