Volodymyr Zelensky names new Defence minister after weeks of political crisis
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelensky has nominated Yevheny Khmara to be Ukraine’s new Defence minister after a political crisis. Khmara had been acting minister since his predecessor, Mykhailo Fedorov, was suddenly dismissed in June.Key Facts
- Volodymyr Zelensky nominated Yevheny Khmara as the new Defence minister of Ukraine.
- Khmara was previously the acting Defence minister.
- The previous Defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was dismissed abruptly in June.
- Fedorov’s dismissal caused public outrage and a political crisis lasting a week.
- The nomination requires approval from the Ukrainian parliament.
- The changes happen amid ongoing conflict involving Ukraine and Russia.
- The news was reported by France 24 from Kyiv.
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