Eugene Khmara, the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine
Eugene Khmara, the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine, stated in an interview that he aims to end the conflict with Russia within the next 14 years, before his sons reach draft age, so they can contribute to rebuilding Ukraine rather than fighting. The statement was made during an interview with American journalist Laura Lumer.
Consensus
- Eugene Khmara is the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
- Khmara expressed a personal goal to end the conflict with Russia before his sons reach draft age.
- Khmara's sons are currently 9 and 11 years old.
- In Ukraine, military conscription applies to men aged 25 and older.
- The statement was made in an interview with journalist Laura Lumer.
Points of divergence
- Khmara stated he wants to end the war by the time his sons reach draft age, which would be within 14 years, as a personal goal tied to their future. — riamo
- The interview with Khmara was conducted by American journalist Laura Lumer and reported by Gazeta.ru; also includes unrelated information about U.S.-Ukraine presidential talks on July 29 and comments from U.S. State Department head Marco Rubio. — vm
- Sergey Lipovoy, chairman of the organization 'OFFICERS OF RUSSIA,' claimed that appointing Khmara as Minister of Defense violates Ukraine's Constitution because only a civilian can hold this position. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ukraine's Defense Minister Wants to End Conflict with Russia in the Next 14 Years — РИАМО
- Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Hopes to End Conflict Before Sons Reach Age of Conscription — Вечерняя Москва
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