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Zelenskyy announces new Ukrainian defense minister, 18 months into war with Russia

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that after 550 days of full-scale war, Ukraine's defense ministry "needs new approaches."

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  1. New York Times

    Zelensky Says He’ll Replace Ukraine’s Defense Minister (opens New York Times)

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    The fate of the defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, had been the subject of increasing speculation in Ukraine. It was the biggest shake-up in Ukraine’s government since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

  2. Seattle Times

    Zelenskyy replaces defense minister, citing need for ‘new approaches’ (opens Seattle Times)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that he was replacing his minister of defense, the biggest shake-up in the leadership of Ukraine’s war effort since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, citing the need for “new approaches” as the war...

  3. NBC News

    Zelenskyy moves to replace wartime defense minister (opens NBC News)

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    The announcement in his nightly video address to the nation sets the stage for the biggest shakeup of Ukraine’s defense establishment during the war.

  4. CBS News

    Zelenskyy announces new Ukrainian defense minister, 18 months into war with Russia (opens CBS News)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that after 550 days of full-scale war, Ukraine's defense ministry "needs new approaches."

  5. CNN

    Zelensky replaces Ukrainian defense minister, citing need for 'new approaches' (opens CNN)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his defense minister, citing the need for “new approaches” as the war with Russia enters its 19th month.

  6. Tulsa World

    ZELENSKYY TO REPLACE DEFENSE MINISTER (opens Tulsa World)

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    WAR IN UKRAINE

  7. France 24

    Zelensky replaces defence minister, Russian drones hit Ukraine port (opens France 24)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday announced the departure of defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov, calling for "new approaches" a year and a half into Russia's invasion.

  8. PBS NewsHour

    Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's defense minister amid corruption probe (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    In the middle of war, there's a shakeup at Ukraine's highest levels of government. Defense Minister Oleksii Reznkov submitted his resignation after President Zelenskyy announced plans to replace him. The move comes amid Zelesnkyy’s efforts to fight corruption in his government and inside the militar…

  9. The Times of Israel

    Zelensky replaces his defense minister, Russian drones hit Ukraine port (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Ukrainian president calls for 'new approaches' over a year into Russia's invasion, names Rustem Umerov, a leading member of Crimean Tatar community, as new minister

  10. Euromaidan Press

    Zelenskyy announces replacement of Ukraine’s Defense Minister (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the replacement of the Defense Minister. “Autumn is a time for strengthening,” Zelenskyy said.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Zelensky replaces defense minister, citing need for ‘new approaches’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he was replacing his minister of defense, the biggest shake-up in the leadership of Ukraine’s war effort since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, citing the need for “new approaches” after more than 18 months of conflict.

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