# Zelensky nominates new defence minister after weeks of political crisis

https://mins.news/en/video/25241

- France 24 English, 2026-08-18 14:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K1XgLmOCO0

> President Volodymyr Zelensky nominated Yevheny Khmara for parliamentary approval as Ukraine’s defence minister. Khmara had served as acting minister since the abrupt dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov in June, a move that triggered public outrage and a week-long political crisis for Zelensky.

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