As of today, July 20, Yevhen Khmara is officially serving as acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
The corresponding order No. 723-r, dated July 17, has been published on the Cabinet of Ministers’ website, according to Ukrinform.
“To temporarily assign the duties of Minister of Defense of Ukraine to Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yevhen Khmara,” the document states.
The decree takes effect on July 20, 2026.
As reported by Ukrinform, on July 14, the Verkhovna Rada approved the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. Along with her, the entire government automatically resigned.
