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Ukraine Gets New Defense Chief as Ex-Minister Calls for Election
Ukrainian lawmakers approved Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to defuse domestic tensions. The appointment follows calls for early elections from outgoing Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 06:33 AM EDT
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