# Zelensky proposes Yevgeny Khmara as Ukraine’s defense minister

https://mins.news/en/item/25207

- TASS, 2026-08-18 13:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174709

> Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed Yevgeny Khmara for Ukraine’s defense minister and Andrey Sibiga for foreign minister, according to materials on candidate meetings with Verkhovna Rada factions. Both currently serve in acting roles, but their nominations have not been formally submitted. Parliament is due to vote on August 19.

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