Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced that Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov has been dismissed. in his nightly tackle, Zelensky mentioned it was time for “new approaches” within the defence ministry, BBC reported. Rezinkov was appointed defence minister in November 2021.
Earlier than being appointed defence minister, he served in different governmental roles together with deputy prime minister.
Politician and businessman Rustem Umerov has been nominated by Zelensky to be Reznikov’s successor. “I consider that the ministry wants new approaches and different codecs of interplay with each the army and society as a complete,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
Rezinkov, within the meantime, is anticipated to be appointed Ukraine’s new ambassador within the UK. He has turn out to be an internationally recognised determine since Russia invaded. He has been assembly with Ukraine’s Western allies and performed a key position in lobbying for extra army gear.
Reportedly, he had indicated that he was exploring different positions with the Ukrainian president. Ukrainian defence advisor Yuriy Sak informed the BBC that Reznikov spearheaded the transformation of the ministry, laying the groundwork for future NATO membership.
“His legacy is that he has satisfied ministers of defence world wide that the unimaginable is feasible.”
In January this 12 months, Zelenskyy shook up the cupboard, he fired a number of senior officers over a scandal linked to the procurement of wartime provides; the nation’s deputy defence minister resigned after going through allegations of corruption.
Based on specialists, the cupboard reshuffle is unlikely to result in any main change in Ukraine’s battlefield technique.
