Submissions to appoint Defense and Foreign Ministers not yet in Parliament

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1. Tue, 18 August 2026

   7 reports
   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:59first to report
     Submissions to appoint Defense and Foreign Ministers not yet in Parliament

     As of now, the Verkhovna Rada has not received submissions on the appointment of Ukraine’s Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:53
     Zelensky submits nominations of Sybiha as foreign minister, Khmara as defense minister

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada nominations for Andrii Sybiha to become Ukraine's foreign minister and Yevhenii Khmara to become defense minister.

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)14:21
     Będzie nowy szef MSZ i MON w Ukrainie. Ujawniono nazwiska

     Prezydent Ukrainy Wołodymyr Zełenski złożył w parlamencie wnioski o mianowanie Jewhenija Chmary na ministra obrony Ukrainy oraz Andrija Sybihy na ministra spraw zagranicznych Ukrainy. Głosowanie w Radzie Najwyższej ma się odbyć 19 sierpnia.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)14:40
     Ukrajinci tjednima na ulicama zbog smjene omiljenog ministra. Zelenski ih odbio

     PREDSJEDNIK Zelenski predložio je Jevhena Hmaru za novog ministra obrane, a Andrija Sibihu za ministra vanjskih poslova. Imenovanja dolaze nakon smjene Mihajla Fedorova koja je izazvala prosvjede.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:50
     Khmara Set for Defense Minister Vote Despite Questions Over His Military Status

     The Verkhovna Rada is expected to vote Wednesday on the appointments of Khmara as defense minister and Sybiha as foreign minister. Maj. Gen. Khmara’s expected nomination comes amid questions over the legal requirement for the defense minister to be a civilian.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:47
     Zelenskyy submits nominations for Ukraine's foreign, defense ministers

     Parliament to vote Wednesday on appointments of Sybiha as foreign minister, Khmara as defense minister

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:53
     Zelensky Submits Khmara, Sybiha Nominations to Parliament

     Presidential submissions naming Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister and Andriy Sybiha as foreign minister have been submitted to Ukraine’s parliament, according to Ukrainian lawmakers. Both officials currently serve as acting heads of their ministries. Parliament is expected to consider the nominations on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

2. Wed, 19 August 2026

   20 reports
   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)10:30
     Parliament appoints Sybiha as Ukraine's foreign minister

     The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine's foreign minister.

   • Bloomberg Politics10:33
     Ukraine Gets New Defense Chief as Ex-Minister Seeks Election

     Ukrainian lawmakers approved Yevhenii Khmara for defense minister as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to defuse domestic tensions sparked by his government reshuffle.

   • interfax.com.ua10:38
     Rada approves Khmara as defense minister

     The Verkhovna Rada has supported the submission of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appoint Yevhen Khmara to the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)10:52
     Khmara: Ukraine must seize strategic initiative across all domains of war

     Ukraine must seize the strategic initiative on land, at sea, in the air and in the information space. To achieve this, it must strengthen its armed forces, develop human capital and expand its defense industry.

   • RMF24 (Poland)10:58
     Zmiana na stanowisku ministra obrony Ukrainy. Parlament dał zielone światło

     Zmiana na stanowisku ministra obrony Ukrainy. Parlament dał zielone światło

   • Polsat News (Poland)11:06
     Ukraiński parlament po raz trzeci "na tak". Jest decyzja ws. szefa tamtejszej dyplomacji

     Andrij Sybiha po raz trzeci został wybrany na szefa ukraińskiego MSZ. Za jego kandydaturą zgłoszoną przez Wołodymyra Zełenskiego zagłosowało 266 deputowanych. Przemawiając w parlamencie, polityk przedstawił główne priorytety ukraińskiej dyplomacji. - Znajdujemy się na decydującym etapie wojny. Na etapie, na którym szczególnego znaczenia nabiera właśnie dyplomacja - powiedział Sybiha.

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)11:08edited after publishing
     Ukrajinský parlament schválil Chmaru ministrem obrany. Sybiha povede dál diplomacii

     previouslyONLINE: Ukrajinský parlament schválil Chmaru ministrem obrany. Sybiha povede dál diplomacii

     Ukrajinský parlament ve středu schválil návrh prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského na jmenování Jevhenije Chmary ministrem obrany a také opětovné jmenování Andrije Sybihy ministrem zahraničí. Informoval o tom server RBK-Ukrajina, podle něhož pro Sybihu hlasovalo 266 poslanců a pro Chmaru 312. Konec vládní služby předchozího ministra obrany Mychajla Fedorova vyvolal v zemi pouliční protesty.

   • interfax.com.ua11:12
     Khmara: Mobilization plan directly depends on vision of the war that still needs to be formed, working it out with commander-in-chief, General Staff

     Defense minister nominee Yevheniy Khmara, answering questions from MPs in parliament, laid out his approach to the mobilization process, saying "a comprehensive decision needs to be made" on it.

   • interfax.com.ua11:14
     Khmara in Rada: three equal priorities — front, people, defense industry development

     Candidate for Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yevheniy Khmara outlined his key work priorities during his speech in parliament: seizing the strategic initiative in all domains of warfare, timely delivery of weapons to the front alongside transparent procurement procedures, and human capital.

   • interfax.com.ua11:24
     Zelenskyy on tasks for new foreign, defense ministers: More strength for Ukraine

     President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Verkhovna Rada for supporting Andrii Sybiha’s appointment as foreign minister and Yevhen Khmara’s appointment as defense minister, and outlined the newly appointed ministers’ main task: "more strength for Ukraine."

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:27
     Parliament appoints Khmara as Ukraine's defense minister

     The Verkhovna Rada has approved President Volodymyr Zelensky's nomination of Yevhenii Khmara as Ukraine's defense minister.

   • iDNES (Czechia)12:56
     Ukrajinský parlament potvrdil Zelenského favorita Chmaru ministrem obrany

     Ukrajinský parlament schválil návrh prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského na jmenování Jevhenije Chmary ministrem obrany. Nahradil odvolaného Mychajla Fedorova, na jehož podporu se na různých místech Ukrajiny konaly v minulých týdnech demonstrace. Chmara dosud vedl tajnou službu SBU. Parlament potvrdil do funkce také ministra zahraničí Andreje Sybihu.

     1 reprint

     • ČT24 (Czechia)19 Aug, 10:47their copy
   • 24sata (Croatia)13:34
     Ukrajina ima novog ministra obrane: Glavni je organizator snažnih udara na ciljeve u Rusiji

     Hmarino imenovanje uslijedilo je tek nekoliko sati nakon što su antikorupcijske vlasti objavile optužbe protiv zamjenika šefa Zelenskijeva ureda kao dio navodne sheme pranja novca u vrijednosti od 3 mil. dolara.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:39
     Ukraine Picks General to Run Defense Ministry as Civilian Status Rule Sparks Questions

     Ukraine’s parliament appointed Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara as defense minister with 312 votes, following weeks of protests over Fedorov’s dismissal. Khmara’s appointment also faced a legal hurdle because Ukrainian law requires the defense minister to be a civilian.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)13:49
     Ukrajinski parlament potvrdio novog ministra obrane

     UKRAJINSKI zastupnici danas su potvrdili novog ministra obrane, nekoliko sati nakon što je njegov smijenjeni prethodnik zadao težak udarac predsjedniku Volodimiru Zelenskom pozivom na izbore u ratno doba.

   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)13:54
     Ukrajina ima novog ministra obrane, bio je vodeći operativac specijalnih snaga

     Jevgenij Hmara kratko je bio i vršitelj dužnosti šefa ukrajinske sigurnosne službe SBU

   • tportal (Croatia)13:57
     Ukrajina ima novog ministra obrane: Prethodni pozvao Zelenskog na izbore usred rata

     Ukrajinski zastupnici u srijedu su imenovali novog ministra obrane, nekoliko sati nakon što je njegov smijenjeni prethodnik zadao težak udarac predsjedniku Volodimiru Zelenskiju pozivom na izbore u ratno vrijeme.

     1 reprint

     • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)19 Aug, 14:07their copy
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:00
     Ukrainian parliament approves key defense, foreign minister appointments

     Khmara confirmed as defense minister with 312 votes, Sybiha reappointed foreign minister with 266

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:45
     Verkhovna Rada Approves Sybiha as Foreign Minister With 266 Votes

     Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday, Aug. 19, approved Andriy Sybiha as foreign minister, with 266 lawmakers voting in favor. Sybiha continued leading the Foreign Ministry during the government reshuffle but had temporarily served as acting minister before President Volodymyr Zelensky formally submitted his candidacy to the Ukrainian legislature, the Verkhovna Rada. The ministry said its priorities include strengthening international support, Ukraine’s EU and NATO integration, air defense and...

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:07
     Zelensky outlines key tasks for new defense minister

     The key tasks for Ukraine's new defense minister are to streamline the country's defense production, procurement and military supply systems, as well as expand the scope of long-range strike capabilities.

3. Thu, 20 August 2026

   5 reports
   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)06:35
     Zelensky Tasks New Defense Minister Khmara With Expanding Ukraine’s Deep Strikes

     President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked newly appointed Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara with expanding long-range strikes, boosting air defense and reforming defense procurement and frontline supply.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:24edited after publishing
     Fedorov vs Zelensky? Ukraine Entering a New Political Season?

     previouslyKhmara Takes the Defense Ministry – as Fedorov Takes Aim at 'the System'

     The Verkhovna Rada has appointed a defense minister, and, as expected, Mykhailo Fedorov was not returned to the post. He has recorded a video address criticizing the current system and, conroversially, calling for elections.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:54
     Ukrainian Defense Ministry comments on Khmara's discharge from military service

     Newly appointed Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara was discharged from military service under subparagraph "e" of paragraph 3 of Part 5 of Article 26 of the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service."

   • ČT24 (Czechia)14:25
     Z vojáka civilistou a ministrem obrany. Chmara má vyřešit mobilizaci

     Nový ukrajinský ministr obrany Jevhen Chmara působil v čele Služby bezpečnosti Ukrajiny, podílel se na osvobození Kyjevské oblasti či Hadího ostrova. Nyní si za cíl klade posílení armády i rozvoj obranného průmyslu. Stojí před ním také velký úkol v podobě reformy mobilizace. Od svého předchůdce, společností oblíbeného Mychajla Fedorovova, se v přístupu k válce tolik neliší – je to rovněž „moderní člověk“, který prosazuje využívání dronů. U vojenské elity má však zřejmě lepší reputaci.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:00
     Zelensky introduces Khmara to Defense Ministry staff

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced newly appointed Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara to the ministry's staff.

4. Sun, 23 August 2026

   1 report
   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)20:58
     DM Khmara, Senator Blumenthal discuss building mutually beneficial Ukraine-U.S. relations

     Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal discussed further efforts to build long-term and mutually beneficial relations between Ukraine and the United States during a meeting.

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

   1 report
   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:35
     Khmara discusses strengthening Ukrainian air defense with Wadephul

     Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed financing Ukraine’s defense, strengthening air defense capabilities, and developing long-term mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

6. Fri, 28 August 2026

   1 report
   • RMF24 (Poland)17:21
     Fedorow ma nową rolę. Były minister obrony Ukrainy pracuje dla Włochów

     Fedorow ma nową rolę. Były minister obrony Ukrainy pracuje dla Włochów

7. Sat, 29 August 2026

   1 report
   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:58
     Ukraine and Latvia discuss defense needs and support for military personnel

     Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatiy discussed the priority needs of the Defense Forces and the rapid delivery of necessary equipment during a meeting with Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis.

8. Sun, 30 August 2026

   7 reports
   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)00:28
     Ukraine must develop its own method of waging war

     Ukraine must develop its own method of conducting military operations, according to Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)12:58
     Defense Ministry has options to address $27B funding shortfall

     Ukraine currently faces a $27 billion shortfall in defense funding, and the Ministry of Defense already has options for addressing the gap. These include bringing forward part of a European loan earmarked for next year and engaging other countries that have not yet provided financial assistance to Ukraine.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:10edited after publishing
     Khmara Details Plan to Close $27B Defense Deficit, Appoints New Team

     previouslyKhmara Details Plan for $27B Defense Deficit, Appoints New Team

     Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara has outlined strategies to resolve a $27 billion defense funding deficit by advancing European loans and engaging new international partners. Speaking to journalists, Khmara emphasized institutional continuity within the ministry, revealing new leadership appointments for frontline operations, human capital, and international partnerships. Khmara also confirmed he had reached out to his predecessor, Mykhailo Fedorov, to find a model for continued collaboration,...

   • N1 Info (Croatia)20:44
     Novi ukrajinski ministar obrane najavio ratni plan: Evo što je cilj

     Novi ukrajinski ministar obrane Jevgenij Hmara izjavio je da će partnerima Kijeva predstaviti "jasnu viziju" o tome kako njegova zemlja planira voditi

   • 24sata (Croatia)20:45
     Ukrajini nedostaje 27 milijardi dolara za obranu: Novi ministar obrane najavio veliki plan

     Novi ministar obrane Ukrajine, Jevgenij Hmara, najavio je plan za povećanje vojnih sredstava i osiguranje jasne vizije za borbu protiv Rusije, dok zemlja nastoji pokriti manjak od 27 milijardi dolara.

   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:52
     Novi ukrajinski ministar obrane kaže da će predstaviti jasnu viziju o tome kako će voditi rat

     Ukrajina se suočava s kritičnim nedostatkom ljudstva i sustava protuzračne obrane

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     • Index.hr (Croatia)30 Aug, 20:59their copy
   • dailykos.com22:09
     ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE: Khmara To Retain Defense Dept Staff. Offered Federov As Advisor. Got no Response

     Apparently new Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara met his predecessor, Mykhailo Federov in July to discuss with him various permutations of an advisory role which might be workable. To date Federov has…

9. Wed, 2 September 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Europe query15:14
     Ukraine Defense Ministry Head Khmara Says Kyiv Most Needs Cash, Air Defense Help

     Ukraine Defense Ministry Head Khmara Says Kyiv Most Needs Cash, Air Defense Help Kyiv Post