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Ukraine parliament confirms Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister amid political turmoil
Confirmed
What we know
Ukraine’s parliament on Aug. 19 approved Yevhenii Khmara, a former top special-forces operative and briefly acting SBU head, as defence minister after Mykhailo Fedorov’s ouster sparked protests.
Hours around the vote, reporting covered Fedorov’s call for wartime presidential elections and fresh anti-corruption moves involving figures tied to Zelenskyy’s office — deepening political pressure while the war continues.
What's confirmed
- Parliament confirmed Khmara as defence minister on Aug. 19 (France 24, RFE/RL, Straits Times).
- Fedorov publicly called for elections despite martial-law limits on voting.
- NABU/SAP publicized additional anti-corruption activity the same week.
What's still developing
- How Khmara’s appointment affects procurement and air-defence priorities.
- Whether election-call politics translate into sustained street pressure.