# Zelensky nominates candidates for defense and foreign minister posts

https://mins.news/en/item/25189

- TASS, 2026-08-18 13:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174693

> Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky formally nominated Yevgeny Khmara as defense minister and Andrey Sibiga as foreign minister for approval by the Verkhovna Rada, lawmaker Irina Gerashchenko said. The candidates are due to meet parliamentary factions Tuesday, with committee reviews on Wednesday before a full parliamentary vote.

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