Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live
Meanwhile, for all the noise and controversy around it, the Ukrainian parliament has just approved Zelenskyy’s nominations for foreign and defence ministers. Andrii Sybiha and Yevhen Khmara were both approved by the lawmakers just minutes ago. Zelenskyy quickly responded to the vote on social media: “I am grateful to the MPs for supporting Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Yevhenii Khmara for the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine. The tasks for both ministers are absolutely clear: Ukraine needs more strength. And it will have it.
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Meanwhile, for all the noise and controversy around it, the Ukrainian parliament has just approved Zelenskyy’s nominations for foreign and defence ministers. Andrii Sybiha and Yevhen Khmara were both approved by the lawmakers just minutes ago. Zelenskyy quickly responded to the vote on social media: “I am grateful to the MPs for supporting Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Yevhenii Khmara for the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine. The tasks for both ministers are absolutely clear: Ukraine needs more strength. And it will have it.