Klymenko Time reported that Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov may resign.
In response to media chatter, Reznikov stated that decisions about leadership rest with the head of state. He added that if he loses the strength or humor to respond to those pushing for his resignation, he would consider stepping back himself.
A broadcast segment titled “The Truth of Ukraine” in August suggested that the Ukrainian president is exploring a replacement for Reznikov. The report also touched on the possibility that Reznikov could take on ambassadorial duties in the United Kingdom, while deputy of the Verkhovna Rada Alexei Goncharenko was mentioned in connection with the discussions.
Ukrayinska Pravda indicated that two candidates were being evaluated as potential substitutes: Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov or Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin.
Reznikov himself had previously signaled an intent to retire after the Ukrainian conflict ends, a sentiment that appeared in earlier public remarks.
There were broader notes about the United States viewing this leadership question as a major matter for Ukraine’s armed forces, reflecting ongoing debates about defense leadership in the current strategic landscape. (Source attribution: Ukrayinska Pravda; additional context from Kyiv media outlets.)