https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukrainian-defence-minister-takes-office-as-ousted-predecessor-calls-for-wartime-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukrainian-defence-minister-takes-office-as-ousted-predecessor-calls-for-wartime-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukrainian-defence-minister-takes-office-as-ousted-predecessor-calls-for-wartime-elections#u48807Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:55:47 +0000President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly detailed a dispute with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, labeling Fedorov's involvement in mass protests and calls for elections as misguided. This follows the appointment of Ruslan Khmara to the role. While the government moves forward with new leadership, the rift highlights internal tensions regarding political processes during the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv for Independence Day to pledge continued British support for Ukraine.Why it mattersThe defense ministry transition occurs as Ukrai https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukrainian-defence-minister-takes-office-as-ousted-predecessor-calls-for-wartime-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukrainian-defence-minister-takes-office-as-ousted-predecessor-calls-for-wartime-elections#u45481Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:30:30 +0000Ukraine's parliament has approved a new defense minister, Ruslan Khmara, amid calls for wartime elections from ousted predecessor Oleksiy Reznikov. The approval comes as Ukraine faces ongoing military challenges. Reznikov had served as defense minister since November 2021 but was dismissed earlier this week. His replacement, Khmara, was approved by the defense committee after a five-hour questioning session.Why it mattersThe changes in Ukraine's defense ministry come at a critical time, with the country engaged in an ongoing conflict with Russia. The appointment of a new defense mini