Yevhen Khmara appointed as Ukrainian Minister of Defence
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The main task for the new Minister of Defense Khmara is to actually adjust the defense system, production, procurement and supply to the troops, Zelensky said in an evening address. The president also noted the good interaction between Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Drapaty. [in reply to: The Rada appointed Yevheniy Khmara to the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The decision was supported by 312 deputies. This is reported by the correspondent of Suspilny. Khmara himself confirmed during his speech in the Rada that he is already a civilian and has been discharged from military service. According to the law "On National Security of Ukraine", the Minister of Defense must be exclusively a civilian. Photo: Suspilny News/Olexander Magula]
The Ministry of Defense should expand the use of deep strikes and strengthen the protection of Ukrainian skies President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has identified the main task of the new Minister of Defense, Yevhen Khmara, as the reconfiguration of the defense system, production, procurement and supply of weapons to the army. According to Zelenskyy, the system should provide the military with everything necessary to defend the country, hold positions and deliver tangible retaliatory strikes to Russia. I expect that the Ministry of Defense will expand the scope of our deep strikes and, together with Ukrainian weapons manufacturers, provide more opportunities to protect Ukrainian skies. He also emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's defensive and offensive capabilities in cooperation with international partners. Zelensky added that there is already "good interaction" between Khmara and the commander of the Ground Forces, Mykhailo Drapaty. Before winter, we in Ukraine must be confident - and we will be confident - in our defense, in our positions as much as possible.
Congratulations to Evgeniy Khmara on his appointment as Ukrainian Minister of Defence. I look forward to continuing our close cooperation. You can count on our continued support to protect Ukraine. Because a strong Ukraine makes Europe and the Netherlands safer.
What is known about the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine Khmara is an officer of the Ukrainian special services. From April 2023 to August 2025, he headed the Center for Special Operations to Combat Terrorism and Protect Participants in Criminal Proceedings. On January 5, 2026, Khmara became the head of the SBU. This happened after the former head of the special service, Vasyl Malyuk, resigned. Khmara participated in organizing Operation "Web" on June 1, 2025, during which drones attacked Russian military airfields. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | Android [in reply to: The Verkhovna Rada voted to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine; the meeting is being broadcast on the parliament's YouTube channel. His candidacy was supported by 312 deputies. On August 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Rada a motion to appoint Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Security Service of Ukraine Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]
Khmara named the three main priorities of the Ministry of Defense: the front, the military and the defense industry The newly appointed Minister of Defense Yevheniy Khmara said that the work of the department will be focused on three equal areas: the front, human capital and the defense industry. On the front, the Ministry of Defense will work on intercepting the strategic initiative, faster provision of weapons to the army and the development of deep strike and middle strike. The second priority is the life, health and motivation of the military. According to Khmara, technologies should minimize the risk for fighters, and the service should provide for high-quality training and fair rules. The third area is the development of the Ukrainian defense industry and the increase in weapons production. There will be more Ukrainian weapons. Strikes will be more accurate, — said Khmara. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google
The Rada appointed Yevhen Khmara as the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine; the meeting is being broadcast on the parliament's YouTube channel. His candidacy was supported by 312 deputies. On August 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Rada a motion to appoint Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Security Service of Ukraine Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android
From general to civilian. How Khmara became the Minister of Defense 312 people's deputies voted for his candidacy. Before that, he temporarily served as the head of the department. In his speech to parliament, Khmara said that he was speaking as a civilian, since he had already been discharged from military service. Among his main priorities, he named strengthening the front, preserving human capital, and developing the defense industry. The official also noted that decisions on mobilization will depend on a common vision of the war, which is currently being developed together with Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapaty and the General Staff. Read only the gist from RBC-Ukraine on Google.
Zelensky on the tasks for the ministers of foreign affairs and defense: more power for Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Verkhovna Rada for supporting the candidacies of Andriy Sybiga for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Yevheniy Khmara for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine and outlined the main task of the newly appointed ministers: "more power for Ukraine". "I am grateful to the parliamentarians for supporting Andriy Sybiga for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Yevheniy Khmara for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine," he wrote on the Telegram channel on Wednesday.
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Ukraine’s parliament has approved Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister and Andriy Sybiha as foreign minister after a month of political turmoil and public protests over President Zelenskyy’s cabinet overhaul and ouster of Mykhailo Fedorov.
The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Khmara as Minister of Defense.
The Ukrainian parliament approves the appointment of Yevhen Khmara as the new Minister of Defense.
Ukraine's parliament approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as new defence minister after the ousting of Mykhailo Fedorov last month. Fedorov called today for elections during the war, challenging President Zelensky, who fired him despite public protests
Protesters reacted to Khmara's appointment as Minister of Defense After the decision of the Verkhovna Rada, the participants of the action began to disperse. At the same time, they announced that they plan to gather in the evening near the Ivan Franko Theater. According to the participants, this time the action will have a "completely different mood". Read only the gist from RBC-Ukraine on Google.
I thank the deputies for appointing the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The formation of the Government has been completed. For the last month in the status of acting ministers, Yevheniy Khmara and Andriy Sybiga ensured the continuity of the departments' work and the preservation of all key processes, which was extremely important. Now — active work and further changes. The tasks are clear and understandable.
URGENTLY The Ukrainian parliament voted to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense.
Zelensky thanked the Rada for supporting the candidacies of Sybiga and Khmara [in reply to: The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense with 312 votes in favor Among the three main priorities of the Ministry of Defense, he named strengthening the front, people, and the development of the Ukrainian defense industry. A separate focus is deep strike and middle strike. Follow the meeting on the YouTube channel News.LIVE.]
Parliament appointed Khmara as Minister of Defense
Ukraine’s parliament approves Yevhenii Khmara as new defence minister
The Verkhovna Rada supported Yevhen Khmara's candidacy for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Strana reports. 312 deputies voted for him. Khmara, in turn, announced at a Rada meeting that he had already resigned from military service to take the post of Minister of Defense. By law, the head of the department must be a civilian. "I stand before you as a civilian. I was dismissed in accordance with the law on military duty and military service, Article 26," Khmara said. Meanwhile, Ukrainians protested near the Verkhovna Rada against Khmara's appointment as Minister of Defense, NV UA reports. Protesters are asking for Mikhail Fedorov to be reinstated as Defense Minister. RBK Channel on "Max" RBK App for iOS and Android [in reply to: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed Yevhen Khmara for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine: "I have instructed Yevhen Khmara to act as Minister, continue defense reform, and ensure that Ukraine achieves all the results we discussed." RBK Channel on "Max" RBK App for iOS and Android]
UKRAINE'S PARLIAMENT APPROVES YEVHENII KHMARA AS NEW DEFENSE MINISTER
Rada supports Khmara's appointment as Minister of Defense The Verkhovna Rada supported the proposal of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to appoint Yevheniy Khmara to the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. As reported by the correspondent of the Interfax-Ukraine agency, at the plenary session on Wednesday, 312 people's deputies voted in support of this appointment....
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Yevhen Khmara is the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine — Verkhovna Rada Number of votes "for" - 312. Subscribe to Ukrinform | Facebook | X | YouTube
The Ukrainian Parliament voted to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Defense Minister – broadcast
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense with 312 votes in favor. Among the three main priorities of the Ministry of Defense, he named strengthening the front, people, and the development of the Ukrainian defense industry. A separate focus is deep strike and middle strike. Follow the meeting on the News.LIVE YouTube channel.
UKRAINE'S PARLIAMENT APPROVES YEVHENII KHMARA AS NEW DEFENSE MINISTER
The Rada appointed Yevheniy Khmara to the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The decision was supported by 312 deputies. This is reported by the correspondent of Suspilny. Khmara himself confirmed during his speech in the Rada that he is already a civilian and has been discharged from military service. According to the law "On National Security of Ukraine", the Minister of Defense must be exclusively a civilian. Photo: Suspilny News/Olexander Magula
The Rada appointed Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defense People's deputies supported the candidacy of Yevhenii Khmara for the position of head of the Ministry of Defense with 312 votes "in favor". Before that, he was the acting minister. Read only the essence from RBC-Ukraine on Google.
Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Yevhenii Khmara as New Defence Minister
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if the Verkhovna Rada appoints Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defence of Ukraine by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Kyiv time. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
An appointment will be considered to have occurred when the Verkhovna Rada adopts a resolution appointing Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defence of Ukraine.
A nomination submitted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, parliamentary committee recommendation, public statement, media report, expression of intent, informal announcement, or appointment of Yevhen Khmara to perform the minister’s duties on an acting basis will not qualify.
An appointment resolution adopted by the Verkhovna Rada before the market deadline will qualify regardless of when Yevhen Khmara takes the oath of office or begins performing the duties of the position.
If the Verkhovna Rada does not adopt a resolution appointing Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defence of Ukraine by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Kyiv time, this market will resolve to “No.”
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information and records from the Verkhovna Rada, including adopted appointment resolutions and official voting records; however, official information from the President of Ukraine and a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.