Zelenskyy is managing tensions within the defence ministry while Ukraine pursues its goal of joining the European Union, alongside challenges in parliament.
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Updated Jul 21
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Zelenskyy is managing tensions within the defence ministry while Ukraine pursues its goal of joining the European Union, alongside challenges in parliament.
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Zelenskyy balancing EU aspirations with internal management crises in the military and government.1 source
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The entities involved
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
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defence ministry
type of ministry responsible for the armed forces and related agencies
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Verkhovna Rada
national parliament of Ukraine
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