KHMARA: ANOTHER "CONVENIENT" SECURITY OFFICER IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE? The possible appointment of Yevgeny Khmara as Minister of Defense of #Ukraine no longer looks like a routine personnel rotation, but rather like another stage in strengthening presidential control over the security apparatus. Khmara does indeed have significant combat experience. He served for many years in the SBU's Special Operations Center "A," led a unit, and participated in special operations.