Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Yevhenii Khmara as Defense Minister
He is best known as the mastermind of Ukraine's long-range strikes into Russia.
The Ukrainian parliament has formally approved Yevhenii Khmara as the nation’s defense minister through an overwhelming vote. Khmara had been serving as the interim defense minister since July 16. The Verkhovna Rada also approved Andriy Sybiga as the minister of foreign affairs.
- Yevhenii Khmara has been appointed as Ukraine’s defense minister.
- Khmara previously held the position on an interim basis since July 16.
- The Verkhovna Rada voted 312 out of 334 to approve his appointment.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated Khmara.
- Andriy Sybiga was also approved as the minister of foreign affairs.
- A lawmaker stated both appointees are prepared to fulfill their duties.
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