# Readiness to ask no questions led Khmara to defense minister’s seat, DPR politician says

https://mins.news/en/item/26435

- TASS, 2026-08-19 16:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2175265

> Alexey Muratov, head of the Donetsk regional executive committee of United Russia, said loyalty to their “master” was the main criterion for appointing Yevgeny Khmara and Andrey Sibiga as Ukraine’s defense and foreign ministers. He said Khmara’s willingness to follow orders mattered more than army readiness. The Verkhovna Rada approved both appointments on August 19.

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