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Yevhenii Khmara

Defence Minister of Ukraine, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

2 articles · 19 August 2026 to 30 August 2026

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Stated Russia is planning additional mobilisation of 300,000 personnel this year and another 300,000 next year.
Confirmed by parliament on Wednesday after Zelensky submitted his name; pledged to force Russia into a just peace.

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Russia threatens massive energy strikes as warehouse attack kills 38 near Kyiv

Russian defence ministry announces preparation for large-scale attacks on Ukrainian power infrastructure in retaliation for strikes on Russian facilities, while Zelenskyy reports nearly 2,000 drones launched this week alone.

Hélène Mercier30 August 20267 min read

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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister challenges Zelensky with election demand

Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed in July after six months leading the defence ministry, has broken with the president by calling for a presidential vote despite martial law, while anti-corruption raids target the presidential office.

Sofia Marchetti19 August 20268 min read

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