Yevhen Khmara. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yevhen Khmara as acting defence minister.

Source: Cabinet of Ministers directive

Quote: "The duties of the minister of defence of Ukraine shall be temporarily assigned to Deputy Minister of Defence Yevhen Khmara. This directive shall enter into force on 20 July 2026."

Advertisement: