Editor's note: The story is being updated.
The Ukrainian parliament on Jan. 14 appointed Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister and Denys Shmyhal as energy minister and first deputy prime minister.
Fedorov had previously served as deputy prime minister and digital transformation minister before replacing Shmyhal in his position. The latter had led the Defense Ministry for less than six months.
Under Fedorov's leadership, the Digital Transformation Ministry spearheaded multiple projects, including drone production. He also played a key role in launching Brave1, a project that links his ministry with the Defense Ministry to advance military tech.
The parliament approved a proposed government reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelensky on its second try. The day before, on Jan. 13, Shmyhal's appointment as energy minister was backed by 210 lawmakers, falling short of the 226 votes required to pass.
As part of Zelensky's reshuffle, Kyrylo Budanov, the military intelligence chief, was appointed as the new head of the President's Office, while Oleh Ivashchenko, the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, assumed Budanov's former role.
On Jan. 13, the parliament approved the resignations of Fedorov and Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal. The ex-defense minister was set to take charge of the energy ministry, however, the parliament failed to appoint Shmyhal.
On Jan. 14, the parliament is expected to take a second try.
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