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Ukraine interim defense chief takes over after reshuffle
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: Ukraine fought Russia’s invasion under an interim defense minister after a government reshuffle exposed a split in the military.
WHO: Ukraine’s interim defense minister
WHAT: Ukraine’s defense leadership operated under an interim defense minister after a government reshuffle
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 11:47 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: A government reshuffle exposed a split between the military’s old guard and young innovators over how to fight the war.
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