Ukrainian parliament to vote on new defence minister amid military leadership reshuffle

Ukrainian lawmakers are 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 political shifts after the dismissal of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov has publicly criticised state governance and wartime corruption while advocating for national elections.

Simultaneously, newly appointed commander-in-chief Mykhailo Drapatyj is reorganising Ukraine's military command. Drapatyj is restructuring established hierarchies across the armed forces to promote experienced frontline commanders into key strategic positions and improve operational efficiency.

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