# Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle

https://mins.news/en/video/26301

- France 24 English, 2026-08-19 14:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_x6KNLOtOQ

> Ukraine’s lawmakers approved a new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after the dismissal of popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov prompted public backlash. A day earlier, Fedorov called in a video statement for steps toward elections delayed because of Russia’s invasion.

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