On July 17, 2026, Ukraine continued its military operations against Russia's ongoing invasion, which has lasted over four years, under the leadership of an interim defense minister. This change follows a recent government reshuffle that highlighted significant divisions between traditional military leaders and newer, innovative approaches regarding the conduct of the war.
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Ukraine operates with interim defense minister following government reshuffle
Ukraine is currently engaged in military operations against Russia under an interim defense minister as of July 17, 2026. This situation arises after a government reshuffle that revealed divisions within the military regarding strategies for the ongoing conflict.
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Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
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Ukraine operates with interim defense minister following government reshuffle