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Yevhenii Khmara became minister of defense — the Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment. This is happening against the backdrop of protests.
During his speech in the Rada, Khmara explained how he obtained civilian status. Previously he served in the military with a general’s rank. According to the law, the minister of defense can only be a civilian. Khmara said he was discharged from military service in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service” — in connection with the implementation of organizational measures for senior officer personnel.
Meanwhile about a hundred people gathered near the parliament. They demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov to the post of minister of defense.
