The Verkhovna Rada appointed the Minister of DefenseThe Verkhovna Rada has appointed Yevhenii Hmara as the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.The decision was supported by 312 deputies, according to an official statement from the Verkhovna Rada.Prior to this, the Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Hmara from his post as Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine and acting minister.Earlier, on August 19, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Defense unanimously (15 votes) supported the appointment of Yevhenii Hmara as the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
History
In April 2023, the President appointed Hmara as the head of the Center for Special Operations for Combating Terrorism, Protecting Participants in Criminal Proceedings, and Law Enforcement Officers of the SBU. After reorganization, the unit was named the Center for Special Operations “A” of the SBU.In August 2023, Hmara was awarded the military rank of Brigadier General, and in June 2024, Major General.From January 5, 2026, to July 17, 2026, Hmara temporarily served as acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine, replacing Vasyl Maliuk in this position.The military officer has been awarded the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, “For Courage” III degree, and the “Cross of Military Merit”.According to: Finance.ua# Verkhovna RadaPlace for your advertisement