Ukraine President names Yevhenii Khmara acting defence minister after Fedorov's dismissal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Yevhenii Khmara as acting defence minister following the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov amid public protests. Zelensky cited Khmara's experience in coordinating long-range operations against Russia as a key qualification for the role. The decision comes as Ukraine faces ongoing challenges in its war against Russia, including manpower shortages and intensified missile attacks.