Yevhen Khmara appointed as Ukrainian Minister of DefenceAugust 31
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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
Ukraine: Khmara confirmed as new Defense Minister
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.
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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
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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.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Yevhenii Khmara as New Defence Minister
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense — 312 votes "in favor" subscribe
In the Verkhovna Rada, deputies are currently voting on the candidacy of Yevheniy Khmara for the appointment of Minister of Defense and on the appointment of Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Watch LIVE Subscribe to Ukrinform | Facebook | X | YouTube
The Rada has begun considering the appointment of Andriy Sybiga and Yevheniy Khmara Right now, the Verkhovna Rada is considering the candidacies of Andriy Sybiga and the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Yevheniy Khmara for the position of Head of the Ministry of Defense. The day before, they were submitted to the parliament by President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the relevant committee has already recommended supporting the appointment. Follow the meeting on the YouTube channel News.LIVE.
The Rada will vote on the appointment of Khmara as Minister of Defense and Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. We are broadcasting the meeting live:
The government dismissed Khmara from the post of Deputy and Acting Minister of Defense before the vote on his appointment The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Yevheniy Khmara from the post of Deputy Minister of Defense at his own request and canceled the decision to assign him the duties of the head of the department. The day before, President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted Khmara's candidacy for the post of Minister of Defense to the Verkhovna Rada. The relevant committee has already recommended that the parliament support his appointment. The vote for the new Minister of Defense is expected today, August 19. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google [in reply to: A meeting has begun in the Verkhovna Rada to vote on the appointment of Khmara and Sybiga Follow the meeting on the YouTube channel News.LIVE.]
Cabinet dismisses Khmara from the post of Acting Minister of Defense The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Yevheniy Khmara from the post of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine and Acting Minister. In accordance with Order No. 795 of August 19, the government dismissed Khmara from the post of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine at his own request....
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"Servant of the People" will support the appointment of Yevheniy Khmara as head of the Ministry of Defense The faction in the Verkhovna Rada will support the candidacy of Yevheniy Khmara for the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine, and also confirms its support for Andriy Sybiga (reappointment as head of the Foreign Ministry). This was stated by the head of the faction, David Arakhamia, following the results of the meeting with the candidates. Read only the essence from RBC-Ukraine on Google. [in reply to: The Rada Committee on Defense unanimously supported the appointment of Khmara as Minister of Defense All 15 members of the VRU Committee voted "for", reports Yaroslav Zheleznyak, People's Deputy from Holos. A vote on the candidacy of Yevheniy Khmara is expected in the Rada today. Read only the essence from RBC-Ukraine on Google.]
The Council Committee on Defense unanimously supported the appointment of Khmara as Minister of Defense All 15 members of the VRU Committee voted "for", reports People's Deputy from "Holos" Yaroslav Zheleznyak. A vote on the candidacy of Yevheniy Khmara is expected in the Council today. Read only the essence from RBC-Ukraine on Google. [in reply to: Zelensky submitted a proposal to the Council for Khmara and Sybiga Khmara is proposed to be appointed Minister of Defense, and Sybiga - Minister of Foreign Affairs. Read only the essence from RBC-Ukraine on Google.]
The Council continues meetings with candidates for the positions of Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs - Khmara and Sybiga People's Deputies from parliamentary factions and groups communicate with Yevhen Khmara and Andriy Sybiga. The meeting lasted for more than five hours. The key tasks and challenges for the state were discussed, as well as the candidates' visions regarding the priorities of the defense and foreign policy departments. The deputies also emphasized the need for constant coordination between the government and parliament to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities. Recall that on the evening.LIVE broadcast, People's Deputy from the "Servant of the People" party Bohdan Kitsak noted that more than 226 deputies are ready to support the appointment of Khmara and Sybiga. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google [in reply to: Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk confirmed Zelensky's proposal to appoint Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense According to Stefanchuk, the president's corresponding proposal has already been received by the Verkhovna Rada. The Parliament will consider it in the near future in accordance with the established procedure. Add News.LIVE as a reliable news source on Google]
Fedorov made a statement after Khmara's nomination for the position of Minister of Defense. In the published video, he, in particular, speaks about the "need to restore the democratic process" through elections. "It is necessary to ensure the right to vote for the military. Millions of Ukrainians abroad. People in front-line regions. It is necessary to ensure the security of the electoral process, the independence of institutions and trust in the result," he said. [in reply to: The Rada has received a proposal from President Zelenskyy to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is reported by People's Deputies Honcharenko, Zheleznyak and Gerashchenko. According to other People's Deputies who spoke to our journalists, meetings of parliamentary factions with candidates for positions are scheduled for today and tomorrow morning. And tomorrow, August 19, there will be meetings of specialized committees and consideration of the appointment of ministers in the hall.]
In the Verkhovna Rada, there will be enough votes from people's deputies to appoint Yevheniy Khmara to the position of Minister of Defense. As UP sources assured, the votes for Khmara's appointment will be collected even "with a margin". The vote for the candidates for Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs will most likely take place on Wednesday, August 19. Previously, people's deputies prepared an appeal to the president with a request to return Mykhailo Fedorov to the position of Minister of Defense, but only three signed it subscribe
Draft resolution on the appointment of Khmara as head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine registered in the Verkhovna Rada The draft resolution on the appointment of Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine was registered in the Verkhovna Rada on Tuesday under No. 15526. As reported on the website of the Ukrainian parliament, the initiator of the draft resolution was President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. The document has already been submitted to the parliament for consideration and sent to the committee for consideration.
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Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk confirmed Zelensky's proposal to appoint Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense According to Stefanchuk, the president's proposal has already been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The parliament will consider it in the near future in accordance with the established procedure. Add News.LIVE as a reliable news source in Google [in reply to: Zelensky submitted a proposal for Yevheniy Khmara and Andriy Sybiga to the Parliament This was reported by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak. According to him, the vote for both ministers is scheduled for tomorrow. There is currently no corresponding proposal on the parliament's website. Add News.LIVE as a reliable news source in Google]
The Speaker of the Rada, Stefanchuk, confirmed the president's submission. According to him, the people's deputies will consider it in the near future in accordance with the established procedure. [in reply to: The Rada has received a submission from President Zelensky on the appointment of Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is reported by people's deputies Honcharenko, Zheleznyak and Gerashchenko. According to other people's deputies who spoke to our journalists, meetings of parliamentary factions with candidates for positions are scheduled for today and tomorrow morning. And tomorrow, August 19, there will be meetings of specialized committees and consideration of the appointment of ministers in the hall.]
Zelensky submitted a proposal for the ministers of defense and foreign affairs to the Rada, proposes Khmara and Sybiga - Zheleznyak People's Deputy of Ukraine from the "Holos" faction Yaroslav Zheleznyak reports that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a proposal to the Verkhovna Rada for the appointment of Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. "Zelensky submitted a proposal for Khmara and Sybiga to the Parliament. Tomorrow there will be a vote for two ministers: the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs," Zheleznyak wrote in Telegram on Tuesday.
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The Verkhovna Rada has received a proposal from President Zelenskyy to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This was reported by People's Deputies Honcharenko, Zheleznyak, and Gerashchenko.
Zelensky submitted a proposal to the Rada for Khmara and Sybiga Khmara is proposed to be appointed Minister of Defense, and Sybiga - Minister of Foreign Affairs. Read only the gist from RBC-Ukraine on Google.
The candidacies of Khmara and Sybiga will be submitted to the Rada today, the vote will take place tomorrow, — Zheleznyak According to the People's Deputy, the Conciliation Council announced that today the candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense and Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold meetings with parliamentary factions. The submissions regarding Yevheniy Khmara and Andriy Sybiga should be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada during the day. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google
The Verkhovna Rada will not consider the appointment of the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs after the break on Tuesday, August 18. Candidates for these positions have not yet been submitted by President Zelensky. This is known from the parliamentary agenda, as well as from people's deputies. According to several interlocutors of the Public in the Rada, currently there may not be enough votes in the parliament for the current Acting Minister of Defense Yevheniy Khmara. "For some deputies, this is not a question for or against Khmara. This is a question against Fedorov. People are demanding that Fedorov be returned. It is difficult to completely ignore this," says one of the deputies from the "Servant of the People" party. In addition, Yevheniy Khmara is an active military serviceman. According to the law "On National Security of Ukraine", the Minister of Defense must be a civilian.
Over the past year and a half, the Ministry of Defense has changed four ministers. After Rustem Umerov's "ministry of chaos", we saw Denys Shmyhal's "ministry of stabilization" and Mykhailo Fedorov's "ministry of innovation". It was the latter's dismissal that triggered a wave of protests, the replacement of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapaty and the appointment of Yevheniy Khmara as acting minister. In the new episode of "Cursed Questions", we talk with the head of the Anti-Corruption Council of the Ministry of Defense and veteran Yuriy Hudymenko about the work of the ministry and the difficulties of transforming this "monster", about the institutional conflict between the ministry and the General Staff, about the impetus given by Mykhailo Fedorov, about Syrsky and the scandals with "Skelya", as well as about defense companies and tenders for the purchase of weapons: subscribe
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if the Verkhovna Rada appoints Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defence of Ukraine by August 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.”
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