Ukraine's parliament prepares to vote on new defence minister amid military reshuffle

Ukraine’s parliament is scheduled to vote on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nomination of former intelligence chief Yevhen Khmara as defence minister, alongside the formal confirmation of Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

The vote follows weeks of political turbulence after the dismissal of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov has since publicly voiced concerns regarding governance issues and wartime corruption, while also calling for national elections.

Meanwhile, newly appointed armed forces commander-in-chief Mykhailo Drapatyj is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of the military leadership. Drapatyj is dismantling entrenched command networks to promote experienced frontline commanders into strategic positions, seeking to modernise operational hierarchy across the armed forces.

Sources: Ekonomický deník, Hospodářské noviny, iROZHLAS, Respect, Seznam Zprávy