Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is the central body of executive power and military administration. The Ministry of Defence manages the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The ministry was headed by Denys Shmyhal from July 17, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
Mykhailo Fedorov was Minister of Defence from January 14 to July 15, 2026.
The ministry will be temporarily headed by Yevhen Khmara.
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