PoliticsZelensky nominates new defence minister after weeks of political crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put forward Yevheny Khmara for parliamentary approval as defence minister. Khmara had been serving in an acting capacity since predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov was abruptly dismissed in June, a move that triggered public anger and a week-long political crisis for Zelensky.

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