Zelensky Nominates Khmara as Defense Minister Amid Political Reshuffle
President Volodymyr Zelensky formally nominated Khmara to serve as Ukraine's new Defense Minister, following the controversial dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov. The nomination comes as the Ukrainian parliament returned from summer recess on August 18. Fedorov, who remains popular, has recently challenged the administration by calling for wartime elections. The parliament is expected to hold a confirmation vote on August 19 to finalize the leadership change.