Ukraine: Zelenskyy nominates new Defense and Foreign Ministers

Ukrainian government reshuffle Minister of Defense Minister of Foreign Affairs Verkhovna Rada political leadership

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted nominations to the Verkhovna Rada for the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Yevhen Khmara, who has been serving as the acting Minister of Defense, is nominated for the permanent role. Andriy Sybiha is nominated to lead the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A parliamentary vote on these appointments is expected on Wednesday, August 19.

The nominations come amid significant political tension and a broader reshuffling of Ukraine’s military and political leadership. Following the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov in July, there has been growing dissatisfaction within the Verkhovna Rada. Some lawmakers and opposition figures have criticized the administration, suggesting that appointments are being based on loyalty rather than management experience.

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has publicly called for the restoration of a full democratic process and the creation of mechanisms to hold elections despite the ongoing Russian invasion. He also raised concerns regarding systemic governance issues and corruption within the state institutions during wartime.

Entities

Andriy Sybiha · Mykhailo Fedorov · Verkhovna Rada · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Yevhen Khmara

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Mykhailo Fedorov called for the establishment of conditions to hold elections despite the Russian invasion. www.actualno.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fedorov criticized a systemic crisis of governance and corruption within Ukrainian institutions. www.actualno.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A vote for the two ministerial positions is expected in the Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday, August 19. zonanews.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi. www.politika.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dissatisfaction is growing in the Verkhovna Rada following the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov. www.politika.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated Yevhen Khmara for Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiha for Minister of Foreign Affairs. zonanews.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine must rely on asymmetric actions against Russia and target high-value strategic goals. zonanews.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze stated that Zelenskyy is unable to work with all interested parties. www.politika.rs

Sources

Зеленски предложи Хмара за министър на отбраната, а Сибига – за външен министър на Украйна [zonanews.bg]

about 22 hours ago

Бъдещ опонент на Зеленски? Федоров призова за избори в Украйна, въпреки войната (ВИДЕО) [www.actualno.com]

31 minutes ago

У украјинском парламенту расте незадовољство политиком Зеленског [www.politika.rs]

2 days ago