Ukrainian media reported that Zelenskyy has transferred the Ukrainian defense minister Umelev to the United States as the ambassador to the US, and Prime Minister Shmyhal will take over as the Ukrainian defense minister, rather than the intelligence chief Myluk, who had been widely expected. Previously, Ukrainian media extensively reported that Umelev's family had already fled to the United States, bought a large villa and opened an art gallery, which had paved the way for Umelev's downfall.
Western media previously reported that the Ukrainian political arena would undergo a major reshuffle, with Umelev and the intelligence chief Budanov both being targets of purges. This move was orchestrated by Zelenskyy's regent Yermak, with the purpose of consolidating his power.
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