Zelensky replaces Ukraine's defense minister in Russia war shake-up

The announcement, made in his nightly video address to the nation, sets the stage for the biggest shakeup of Ukraine's defense establishment during the war launched by Russia in February 2022.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 14, 2023

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 14, 2023

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ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 22:21

Updated: SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 11:36