Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky nominates Yevhenii Khmara to become defence minister, following weeks of political turmoil. The nomination requires parliamentary approval after Zelensky removes Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in June, an action that leads to public backlash and a week-long crisis over the government reshuffle.
Multiple outlets report that Khmara previously serves as acting defence minister after Fedorov’s dismissal. France 24 notes he is put forward for parliamentary consideration after working in the interim role, while Bloomberg reports that lawmakers vote to approve him as Zelensky seeks to stabilize domestic politics. The reports broadly align on the timeline of Fedorov’s abrupt removal, the ensuing domestic tensions, and Khmara’s transition from acting minister to permanent appointment.
