The Verkhovna Rada held an extraordinary session today to approve new ministers, with Yevhen Khmara appointed as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sibiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs, amidst ongoing corruption pressures and criticism from former Defense Minister Fedorov.

The Verkhovna Rada held an extraordinary session today to approve new ministers, with Yevhen Khmara appointed as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sibiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs, amidst ongoing corruption pressures and criticism from former Defense Minister Fedorov.

@rybar 19 Aug 2026, 18:04

The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yevgeny Khmara as the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, with 312 deputies supporting his candidacy following the resignation of Mikhail Fedorov, which sparked protests in the country.

@meduzalive 19 Aug 2026, 10:38