January 13, 2026
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The Council dismissed Shmyhal from the position of Minister of Defense

Parliament supported the dismissal of Shmygal, he can head the Ministry of Energy. The decision was taken by 265 deputies.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua

The Verkhovna Rada supported the dismissal of Defense Minister Denys Shmygal, who is to be transferred to the position of Minister of Energy.

Source: Rada TV channel broadcast

Details: 265 People’s Deputies voted for the relevant decision. Deputies from “European Solidarity” and part of “Golos” abstained.

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Prehistory:

  • Shmyhal was appointed Minister of Defense in July 2025.
  • On January 9, the parliament received statements about the resignation of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and the First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Shmyhal on January 3 and expects that the parliament will approve his candidacy for the post of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy.
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