In the biggest shake-up of the defence establishment since the war began 18 months ago, Ukraine on Wednesday (Sept 06) appointed former lawmaker Rustem Umerov as the new defence minister.

Rustem Umerov appointed Ukraine's new defence minister as Zelensky calls for new approach

Ukrainian President has removed the defence minister amid the war with Ukraine. It comes amid a series of corruption scandals that rocked has rocked the ministry. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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Ukrainian President Vladimir has announced that he's replacing the Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov. He said that the move is a new approach in the Ministry, he will replace him with Rustem Umerov this week.

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Rustem Umerov will be Ukraine's new defence minister, replacing Oleksii Reznikov who helmed the administrative apparatus of Ukrainian defence since the beginning of war in the region in February 2022 for a full 550-day period.

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Rustem Umerov appointed Ukraine's new defence minister as Zelensky calls for new approach

Gravitas: Zelensky Sacks Defence Chief As Corruption Rocks Ministry | How Deep Does The Problem Go?

Ukraine President Zelensky sacks Defence Minister, calls move 'new approach' | World News | WION

Explained: Inside Ukrainian shake up that forced Zelensky to replace his defence minister