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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined key responsibilities for the newly appointed defense minister in a video address. His top priority is streamlining Ukraine's defense system, production and procurement processes, and military supply network. This is crucial to equip the country with the necessary resources to defend against Russian strikes, maintain frontline positions, conduct active operations, and launch significant counterattacks against Russia, according to Zelensky.
He emphasized that Yevhenii Khmara, the new defense minister, has a proven track record of keeping promises and understanding that occupiers cannot be defeated through empty assurances. Zelensky expects the Defense Ministry to broaden the scope of deep strikes and enhance the capabilities of Ukrainian airspace defense, along with partners.
He praised the existing good cooperation between Khmara and Drapatyi. As winter approaches, Zelensky stressed the need for Ukraine to be as confident as possible in its defense and territorial integrity. On August 18, Zelensky submitted names of Andrii Sybiha for foreign minister and Khmara for defense minister to the Verkhovna Rada.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved Khmara's dismissal from deputy defense minister position on August 19.
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