Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Yevhenii Khmara as Defense Minister
He is best known as the mastermind of Ukraine's long-range strikes into Russia.
TL;DR
- Yevhenii Khmara has been appointed as Ukraine's defense minister.
- Khmara previously held the position on an interim basis since July 16.
- The Verkhovna Rada voted 312 out of 334 to approve his appointment.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated Khmara.
- Andriy Sybiga was also approved as the minister of foreign affairs.
- A lawmaker stated both appointees are prepared to fulfill their duties.