"As for the priorities of the new minister, I will start with the main thing – to ensure a high defense capability of Ukraine," the head of state said - Ukrinform.
Zelensky congratulated Taran on his appointment and wished him strength, endurance, and a strong spirit.
On March 4, the Verkhovna Rada appointed Andriy Taran as Ukraine's new defense minister on a motion from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A total of 285 lawmakers voted in favor of such a decision at a snap parliament meeting on Wednesday, March 4.
Former Defense Minister Andriy Zahorodniuk headed the Ukrainian Defense Ministry from August 29, 2019.
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