The Ukrainian parliament approved the appointment of Rustem Umerov as the new Defense Minister.
Parliament voted with a large majority Proposed by President Volodymyr Zelensky accepted, said a member of parliament on Wednesday in Kiev. The previous head of Ukraine’s most important privatization fund replaces Oleksiy Reznikov, who was fired by Zelensky.
Involved in the grain deal
Umerov, 41, is considered a skilled negotiator and was also involved in negotiations mediated by Turkey and the United Nations. Black Sea Grain Agreement involved, which was terminated by Russia in July. He also participated in negotiations with Russia a month after the start of the war, in March 2022, and in negotiations on the exchange of prisoners.
With the change of ministers, the key ministry designated by the president was filled for the first time since the Russian invasion more than 18 months ago. 338 deputies voted in favor of the resolution on Wednesday, requiring 226 votes, local media reported.