Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Yevhen Khmar, as the new Minister of Defence. The announcement was made on July 16, 2026, amid growing public dissatisfaction following the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov.
The reshuffle at the top of Ukraine’s security apparatus comes at a critical time in the war with Russia. Khmar, who had been serving as acting head of the SBU, now takes over the defence portfolio.
Public discontent over Fedorov’s dismissal has been a key factor in the timing of this appointment. The change is seen as an effort to address concerns and stabilize the government’s defence strategy.
Khmar’s appointment signals a potential shift in Ukraine’s defence leadership, with his background in security services expected to bring a different approach to the ministry.
Article source: bulgaria-weekly.com | Image credit: Yahoo
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