Yevhenii Khmara

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has no concrete mobilization reform plan yet

Yehor Chernev, a Ukrainian lawmaker, deputy head of the parliamentary committee on national security, defense and intelligence, and head of Ukraine’s permanent delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, spoke in an interview with Radio NV about prospects for an energy ceasefire, strengthening air defenses, the military leadership’s vision for continuing the war and the Defense Ministry’s plans to change mobilization.

11 September, 10:56 AM

Ukraine seeks more air defense and defense funding from partners

Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara discussed preparations for an upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the Defense Ministry said on Sept. 5.

6 September, 10:39 AM

Koretskyi’s stark presentation on Ukraine’s finances comes as ‘cold shower’ for officials

Ukraine’s new prime minister, Serhii Koretskyi, is not seeking close personal ties with lawmakers or sugarcoating the country’s financial situation, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Sept. 3.

3 September, 05:36 PM

Khmara: Russia seeks all of Ukraine, making the war existential

Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said Russia will not limit its claims to Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts because it seeks to seize all of Ukraine. Khmara made the remarks during a meeting with journalists on Aug. 30.

31 August, 04:27 AM

Ukraine faces $27 billion defense funding gap as Khmara outlines options

Ukraine currently faces a $27 billion defense funding shortfall, but the Defense Ministry already has options for addressing it, Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara told reporters on Aug. 29.

31 August, 12:30 AM

Khmara: Ukraine has four possible counters to faster jet-powered Shaheds

Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara told reporters on Aug. 30 that Ukraine currently has four potential interceptors capable of shooting down jet-powered Shaheds.

30 August, 11:24 PM

Khmara offered Fedorov continued Defense Ministry work but got no response

In July, Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara met with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and proposed finding a format for them to continue working together. Fedorov has yet to respond, Khmara told reporters, according to NV.

30 August, 09:48 PM

Ministry explains why Yevhenii Khmara left military service

Newly appointed Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara was discharged from military service under a legal provision applying to generals and admirals, not because of a military medical commission decision, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry told Ukrinform on Aug. 20.

20 August, 05:20 PM

Khmara ready to lead Defense Ministry despite Fedorov dismissal — Ukrainian MP

Mykhailo Fedorov should not have been dismissed from his post, but newly appointed Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara is well-equipped to lead the defense department, Member of Parliament Mykyta Poturayev said on Radio NV on Aug. 19.

20 August, 10:35 AM

New Defense Minister Khmara outlines three key priorities

Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara, speaking to the Verkhovna Rada ahead of the vote on his appointment on Aug. 19, outlined three priorities for his tenure: seizing the strategic initiative across all domains of the war, timely weapons delivery to the front with transparent procurement procedures, and human capital.

19 August, 04:52 PM

Ukraine’s new defense minister outlines mobilization approach and troop support

Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara outlined his approach to mobilization in parliament on Aug. 19, saying it requires “a comprehensive decision,” Interfax-Ukraine reported.

19 August, 04:13 PM

Demonstrators gather at parliament demanding Fedorov's return as defense minister

Protesters gathered outside the Verkhovna Rada building in Kyiv on Wednesday, Aug. 19, demonstrating against Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andrii Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs, NV photojournalist reported from the scene.

19 August, 02:32 PM

Ukraine parliament appoints Yevhenii Khmara defense minister with 312 votes

Ukraine’s parliament appointed Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister on Aug. 19, Suspilne reported. Lawmakers backed his appointment with 312 votes.

19 August, 02:00 PM

Rada defense committee backs Yevhenii Khmara for defense minister post

Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence voted unanimously on Aug. 19, to approve the nomination of Yevhenii Khmara as Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Holos party MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak wrote on Telegram.

19 August, 01:18 PM

Khmara dismissed from posts ahead of defense minister vote

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Yevhenii Khmara — whom the parliament is expected to confirm as defense minister on Aug. 19 — from his posts as deputy defense minister and acting defense minister, according to a Cabinet decree.

19 August, 01:05 PM

Ruling party to support Khmara and Sybiha for minister posts

The Servant of the People faction in parliament will support the nomination of Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister and Andrii Sybiha as foreign minister, David Arakhamia, head of the faction in the Verkhovna Rada, announced on Telegram on Aug. 19.

19 August, 12:33 PM

Ukrainian MPs view Fedorov's wartime election call as bid to block his replacement

Some Ukrainian lawmakers viewed former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for wartime elections as an attempt to “delay the vote” to appoint Yevhenii Khmara as his replacement, the Financial Times reported on August 18.

19 August, 11:40 AM

Khmara to leave military if appointed defense minister

Yevhenii Khmara may resign from military service to become Defense Minister, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Aug. 18, citing sources.

18 August, 11:37 PM

Fedorov calls for wartime elections

Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine must hold elections to "restore the democratic process," hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated Yevhenii Khmara to succeed Fedorov on Aug. 18.

18 August, 10:31 PM

Fedorov’s team may leave MoD after Khmara’s confirmation

Some members of former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s team may leave the ministry after the Ukrainian parliament confirms Yevhenii Khmara as the new minister, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Aug. 18, citing sources.

18 August, 08:28 PM

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