Ukraine Gets New Defense Chief as Former Minister Calls for Election
Ukrainian lawmakers approved Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister, beginning a new phase in the country’s defense leadership.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:29 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:29 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ousted Ukraine defense minister urges wartime elections, warning of a governance crisis - AP News”
Ousted Ukraine defense minister urges wartime elections and warns of a governance crisis - AP News
Key points
- Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's ousted defense minister, urged elections amid war.
- He described a governance crisis and demanded a legal, safe democratic process.
- Martial law since Feb. 24, 2022 complicates any electoral plan.
- Fedorov linked corruption to weakened wartime defense and procurement failures.
- Parliament nominated Yevhenii Khmara as new defense minister while protests continue.
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“Ukraine Gets New Defense Chief as Ex-Minister Calls for Election”
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Ukrainian lawmakers approved Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister, beginning a new phase in the country’s defense leadership.