Volodymyr Zelensky names new Defence minister after weeks of political crisis

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has nominated Yevheny Khmara for parliamentary confirmation as Defence minister, per France 24. Khmara was serving as acting minister following the sudden dismissal of his predecessor, Mykhailo Fedorov, in June — a move that triggered public backlash and weeks of political turmoil for Zelensky's administration.

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