Zelensky names Ukraine’s acting security chief Yevhen Khmara as acting defense minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Yevhen Khmara, the acting head of Ukraine's Security Service, as acting defense minister, Meduza reports. Khmara's role will include continuing defense sector reforms, expanding long-range strikes on Russia, and ensuring the military has what it needs. The appointment must be formally approved by Ukraine's parliament.

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