The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine failed to appoint a new minister of…
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine failed to appoint a new minister of defense or foreign affairs before the start of scheduled holidays, leaving both positions vacant after the previous ministers were formally relieved of their duties following the formation of a new government. The appointment process for key ministries remains pending as the president is constitutionally responsible for nominating candidates.
Consensus
- The Verkhovna Rada did not appoint a new minister of defense or foreign affairs before the start of planned holidays.
- Mikhail Fedorov is no longer acting as Minister of Defense after the formation of the new government.
- The new cabinet of ministers was approved by the Verkhovna Rada on 16 July, with 264 votes in favor.
- The previous prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, and her entire government were dismissed on 14 July.
- Sergei Korotetsky was appointed as the new Prime Minister on 15 July by a vote of 289 deputies.
- The president of Ukraine is constitutionally responsible for nominating candidates for ministerial positions in defense and foreign affairs.
Points of divergence
- Fedorov and Sybiga are no longer acting ministers after the new government took office, according to deputy Zhelезnyak. — tg_tass_agency
- The faction meeting on the defense minister candidate did not actually take place; deputies only stated that Igor Klymenko is not considered for the role, without naming any alternative. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Rada has yet to appoint heads of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and Foreign Affairs before the start of scheduled holidays; Fedorov and Sibiga no longer serve as acting ministers — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Rada has yet to appoint heads of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and Foreign Affairs before the start of scheduled holidays; Fedorov and Sibiga no longer serve as acting ministers — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Rada has not appointed Ukraine's defense minister — Ведомости