Three Deputy Defense Ministers Proposed by Valeriy Pekar

Valeriy Pekar's Proposal to Resolve the Situation Surrounding the Defense Minister's Resignation

According to Radiotrek — Світ: A proposal by Valeriy Pekar, a Ukrainian speaker, entrepreneur, public figure, columnist, and lecturer, was published on July 17, 2026, at 10:30 PM. It addresses the ongoing crisis following the resignation of Defense Minister Fedorov. Pekar suggests appointing three deputy defense ministers: Yevheniia Khmaru, Mykhailo Fedorov, and Ihor Klymenko.

Recommendations for New Appointments

In his proposal, Pekar stated that Yevheniia Khmaru should be appointed as acting Minister of Defense. He emphasized that Khmaru would focus on improving communication with all stakeholders in the national security and defense system, particularly with the President of Ukraine and between the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

• According to Pekar, Mykhailo Fedorov should continue working on the initiatives that the Ministry of Defense has successfully carried out over the past six months.
• Ihor Klymenko would be tasked with developing a mobilization reform, which Pekar says is tied to several other human capital issues within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Pekar also highlighted who would benefit from such a decision: the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the president, the government, active civil society, and arms manufacturers. He noted that the losers would be Russians and Ukrainian corrupt officials.

'Purely theoretically. If I were the prime minister. Within the powers of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, I would do the following.' Valeriy Pekar

He added that within a month, a stable solution could be developed-one that would be 'an out-of-the-box solution.' Whether President Zelensky will heed this proposal remains unknown.

Valeriy Pekar's proposal for restructuring the Ministry of Defense reflects urgent needs for reforming defense management in Ukraine, especially amid the challenges the country faces. Appointing new deputies could enhance the efficiency of defense agencies and improve coordination between different branches of government and military structures. The response from the president and government to this initiative will be crucial for the next steps in this critical area.

In light of these developments, it's important to consider how Zelenskyy's plans to replace the Defense Minister may influence the overall stability of Ukraine's defense structure. The potential shift in leadership could either complement or challenge Pekar's proposals, especially in the context of ongoing reforms within the Ministry of Defense.