{"publisher":{"name":"MediaBias News","url":"https://mediabias.news","methodology":"https://mediabias.news/methodology","editorialPrinciples":"https://mediabias.news/editorial-principles","corrections":"https://mediabias.news/corrections"},"scoreGuide":{"trust":"How well corroborated and evidenced the source reporting is. 0-100, higher is better.","critic":"Craft quality of the source journalism: context, balance, fact vs comment. 0-100, higher is better.","hype":"How far the source presentation runs ahead of substance. 0-100, LOWER IS BETTER.","scope":"Scores assess the original reporting this article was written from, not the truth of the underlying event and not the quality of this write-up."},"assessmentGuide":{"type":"coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis","factCheck":{"status":"not-performed","note":"Media Bias News compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It does not currently publish a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true."},"sourceFactuality":{"note":"Factuality values describe published ratings of the outlets that covered the story. They are not a factuality verdict on this story or its claims."}},"story":{"id":"https://mediabias.news/politics/ukraine-parliament-confirms-yevhenii-khmara-as-defence-minister-after-fedorov-di","slug":"ukraine-parliament-confirms-yevhenii-khmara-as-defence-minister-after-fedorov-di","url":"https://mediabias.news/politics/ukraine-parliament-confirms-yevhenii-khmara-as-defence-minister-after-fedorov-di","title":"Ukraine parliament confirms Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister after Fedorov dismissal","subtitle":"President Zelensky’s nominee approved by 312 votes amid protests over predecessor’s removal and calls for delayed elections","excerpt":"Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister on 19 August 2026, replacing Mykhailo Fedorov after a contentious reshuffle. The vote followed public protests and criticism of Fedorov’s dismissal, while Khmara pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s defence amid ongoing war with Russia.","category":"Politics","area":"Ukraine","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T13:46:58.521Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-08-19T13:32:01.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-19T18:15:24.662Z","readTime":"5 min read","scores":{"trust":80,"critic":75,"hype":15,"notes":{"trust":"Two full reports and 24 digests corroborate the appointment and vote count.","critic":"Quotes and figures are separated from comment in full reports.","hype":"Headlines are factual and proportionate to the body."}},"tags":["#UkrainePolitics","#DefenceMinister","#VerkhovnaRada","#ZelenskyReshuffle","#RussiaUkraineWar"],"entities":["Yevhenii Khmara","Mykhailo Fedorov","Volodymyr Zelensky","Verkhovna Rada","Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["Ukraine’s parliament approved Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister on 19 August 2026, with 312 votes in favour and 2 against.","Khmara, a former SBU intelligence official, replaces Mykhailo Fedorov, whose dismissal sparked protests in multiple cities.","President Zelensky nominated Khmara after appointing him acting minister in July 2026, citing his experience in special operations.","Fedorov, in a video statement, called for elections that have been postponed due to Russia’s invasion."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Ukraine’s parliament confirmed Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister on 19 August 2026. The Verkhovna Rada voted 312 in favour and 2 against his appointment, which President Volodymyr Zelensky had proposed. Khmara, previously head of the SBU’s Special Operations Center, had served as acting minister since July 2026 following the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fedorov’s removal triggered protests in several Ukrainian cities. In a video statement released the day before Khmara’s confirmation, Fedorov called for elections, which have been postponed since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Zelensky described Khmara as possessing \"unprecedented experience with technological combat operations\" when appointing him acting minister."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Khmara addressed parliament before the vote, pledging to \"defend Ukraine, reduce Russia’s war potential, and force the enemy into a just peace.\" His official biography states he has been involved in combat operations since 2014, including leading units behind enemy lines during Russia’s 2022 invasion. Little is publicly known about his personal life, and his date and place of birth are omitted from official records."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement over vote count"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The number of votes in favour of Khmara’s appointment is reported as 312 by most outlets, including Dnevni list Danas, Reuters, and The Economic Times. The Sunday Guardian Live, however, reported 321 votes in favour. No outlet provided a breakdown of the discrepancy."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated digests mentioned Fedorov’s video statement calling for elections. The left-rated digests did not report opposition lawmaker Solomiya Bobrovska’s criticism of Khmara’s appointment, as carried by The Economic Times. Only lrytas.lt and Korrespondent.net, both unrated, noted that Khmara had resigned from military service to comply with Ukrainian law."},{"type":"pullquote","text":"Ukraine needs more strength. And it will have it.","author":"Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine"},{"type":"stat_callout","value":"312","label":"Votes in favour of Khmara’s appointment","subtext":"Two votes against, 20 abstentions"}],"basedOn":[{"sourceName":"gamereactor.es","url":"https://gamereactor.es/la-reorganizacion-de-la-cupula-de-defensa-del-pais-provoca-manifestaciones-y-reduce-el-apoyo-a-zelensky-1771453","headline":"Reorganisation of the Country’s Defense Leadership Provokes Demonstrations and Reduces Support for Zelensky","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-20T07:46:44.000Z"},{"sourceName":"gamereactor.eu","url":"https://gamereactor.eu/the-reshuffle-of-the-countrys-defence-leadership-has-sparked-protests-and-eroded-support-for-zelensky-1761833","headline":"The reshuffle of the country's defence leadership has sparked protests and eroded support for Zelensky","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-20T07:46:44.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Notizie.com","url":"https://notizie.com/2026/08/20/ucraina-khmara-nuovo-ministro-difesa-proteste-fedorov","headline":"Yevhenii Khmara New Ukrainian Minister of Defense: Who Is He?","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-20T05:00:07.000Z"},{"sourceName":"juventudrebelde.cu","url":"https://juventudrebelde.cu/internacionales/2026-08-19/ucrania-nombra-un-nuevo-ministro-de-defensa-mientras-su-antecesor-pide-elecciones","headline":"Ukraine Appoints a New Defense Minister While His Predecessor Calls for Elections","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-20T02:49:44.000Z"},{"sourceName":"The West Australian","url":"https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/new-ukrainian-defence-minister-takes-office-c-22749910","headline":"New Ukrainian defence minister takes office","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T20:36:42.000Z"},{"sourceName":"PerthNow","url":"https://perthnow.com.au/news/crime/new-ukrainian-defence-minister-takes-office-c-22749908","headline":"New Ukrainian defence minister takes office","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T20:36:42.000Z"},{"sourceName":"The Epoch Times","url":"https://theepochtimes.com/world/ukraines-parliament-approves-yevhenii-khmara-as-defense-minister-6076947","headline":"Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Yevhenii Khmara as Defense Minister","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T20:29:39.000Z"},{"sourceName":"The National Pulse","url":"https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/08/19/new-ukrainian-defense-chief-installed-as-predecessor-calls-for-wartime-elections","headline":"New Ukrainian Defense Chief Installed as Predecessor Calls for Wartime Elections.","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T20:01:40.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Обозреватель","url":"https://obozrevatel.com/politics-news/znakomyie-vse-litsa-kto-voshel-v-komandu-novogo-ministra-oboronyi-hmaryi.htm","headline":"All Faces: Who Joined the New Defence Minister Hmara's Team","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T19:50:00.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Voice of Nigeria","url":"https://von.gov.ng/ukraine-names-new-defence-minister-amid-political-debate","headline":"Ukraine Names New Defence Minister Amid Political Debate","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T19:02:52.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Channel 4","url":"https://channel4.com/news/should-ukraine-hold-wartime-elections","headline":"Should Ukraine hold wartime elections?","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T18:52:21.000Z"},{"sourceName":"TVR MOLDOVA","url":"https://tvrmoldova.md/article/8b8e8584de32d936/yevhen-khmara-a-fost-investit-cu-un-vot-covarsitor-ministru-al-apararii-in-ucraina.html","headline":"Yevhen Khmara Was Put to the Vote by an Overwhelming Defense Minister in Ukraine","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T18:00:00.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Le Figaro","url":"https://lefigaro.fr/international/dans-la-douleur-volodymyr-zelensky-impose-son-nouveau-ministre-de-la-defense-20260819","headline":"In Pain, Volodymyr Zelensky Imposes His New Defence Minister","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T16:32:27.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Aletho News","url":"https://alethonews.com/2026/08/19/terrorist-with-years-of-experience-meet-ukraines-new-defense-minister","headline":"Terrorist With Years of Experience: Meet Ukraine’s New Defense Minister","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T16:28:59.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Radio France Internationale","url":"https://rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260819-ukraine-mps-approve-new-defence-minister-after-divisive-reshuffle","headline":"Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T16:12:16.701Z"},{"sourceName":"Eesti Rahvusringhääling","url":"https://err.ee/1610114581/ukraina-ulemraada-kinnitas-uue-kaitseministri-ametisse","headline":"Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada Approves New Defense Minister","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T16:08:00.000Z"},{"sourceName":"seznamzpravy.cz","url":"https://seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/zahranicni-novy-ukrajinsky-sef-obrany-prichazi-z-tajnych-sluzeb-a-ma-zelenskeho-duveru-313409","headline":"Ukraine's New Defense Chief Comes From the Secret Services and Has Zelensky's Trust - 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