Key facts
- President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksandr Kamyshin, presidential adviser on strategic issues, via decree on August 31.
- Kamyshin will continue to work in the defense industry, focusing on international partnerships and investment in Ukrainian military technology.
- The dismissal is part of a series of recent personnel changes within Ukraine's government.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Kamyshin, his presidential adviser on strategic issues, according to a decree issued on August 31. Kamyshin stated that he will continue to work in the defense industry, focusing on developing international partnerships and attracting investment for Ukrainian military technology.
Kamyshin expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve, noting that Ukraine's defense industry has become a strategic sector and is integrating into the European and U.S. defense industrial architecture. It is currently unclear if a replacement has been appointed to oversee strategic issues.
This dismissal is the latest in a series of personnel shuffles within Ukraine's government in recent months. Notably, the earlier dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov led to protests, with demonstrators gathering in Kyiv on August 16 demanding his reinstatement. Fedorov was credited with leading significant defense initiatives, including disrupting Russian forces' access to Starlink systems, coordinating strikes on Russian logistics in Crimea, and implementing military reforms.