Ukrainian parliament dismisses Denys Shmyhal as defence minister
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13 January, 13:34
Denys Shmyhal. Photo: Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence
The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) has approved the dismissal of Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal, who is set to assume the role of energy minister.
Source: Rada TV channel broadcast
Details: A total of 265 MPs voted in favour of the decision. MPs from European Solidarity and part of Holos (Voice) abstained.
Background:
- Shmyhal was appointed defence minister in July 2025.
- On 9 January, the parliament received letters of resignation from Shmyhal and Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation.
- On 3 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Shmyhal and said he expects parliament to approve Shmyhal for the posts of deputy prime minister and minister of energy.
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