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Volodymyr Zelensky names new Defence minister after weeks of political crisis
President Volodymyr Zelensky nominated Yevheny Khmara for parliamentary approval to become Defence minister. Khmara served as acting minister following the abrupt dismissal of his predecessor, Mykhailo Fedorov, in June, which sparked public outrage and a week-long political crisis for Zelensky. Details by FRACE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
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- 18 Aug 2026, 16:27 CEST → 19 Aug 2026, 00:21 CEST
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President Volodymyr Zelensky nominated Yevheny Khmara for parliamentary approval to become Defence minister. Khmara served as acting minister following the abrupt dismissal of his predecessor, Mykhailo Fedorov, in June, which sparked public outrage and a week-long political crisis for Zelensky. Details by FRAC...
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