Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed intelligence and counterterrorism official Yevhenii Khmara as acting defense minister after a government reshuffle triggered protests and criticism across Ukraine. The move comes as parliament and lawmakers debate whether Khmara’s military background complies with Ukrainian law, while leadership changes also affect the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). #VolodymyrZelensky #YevheniiKhmara #SecurityServiceofUkraine #SBU
Keypoints
- Zelensky named Yevhenii Khmara acting defense minister after dismissing Mykhailo Fedorov.
- The reshuffle sparked protests in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
- Parliament approved most of the new cabinet, but defense and foreign minister posts remained open.
- Khmara has led the SBU and its Alpha Special Operations Center, including counterterrorism work and long-range strikes.
- Lawmakers questioned whether a serving military officer can legally hold the defense minister post.
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