Ministry of Defense

On July 29, protests in support of Mykhailo Fedorov continue unabated in nearly all cities across Ukraine. People are waiting for a response from the authorities.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed two new deputy defense ministers.

Despite the lack of calls from the organizers, rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov took place in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Rivne, Kharkiv, Sumy, Ivano-Frankivsk, Poltava, Vinnytsia, and other cities.

On July 25, the tenth consecutive rally in support of Mykhailo Fedorov took place in Kyiv and many other cities following his resignation as Ukraine’s defense minister. Participants called on the authorities to reconsider the personnel decision and reinstate him to his post.

Ukraine's political leadership is determined to nominate Yevhen Khmara for the position of defense minister.

Protests demanding the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister are now in their eighth day in Ukraine.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that he is not considering taking on any other government position other than that of head of the Ministry of Defense.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the appointment of Yevhen Khmara as acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The government’s decision officially took effect today, July 20, 2026.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky announced that the Cabinet of Ministers, in consultation with the president, has appointed acting ministers of defense and foreign affairs.