UkrainePublished: 16 July 2026 at 19:39

Zelensky appoints Yevhen Khmara as acting defense minister of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Yevhen Khmara, currently the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine, as acting defense minister.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Yevhen Khmara as acting defense minister. Khmara currently serves as the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine.

Zelensky stated that Khmara's responsibilities will include continuing reforms in the defense sector, expanding long-range strikes on Russia, and ensuring the army has everything it needs.

The Ukrainian president said he will soon formally submit Khmara's nomination to the Verkhovna Rada for approval.

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