In a recent development, the Ukrainian government is reportedly considering rehiring Anna Maliar, a former deputy defense minister who was previously dismissed from her position. This information comes from Ukrainian publication New Voice, as reported by RIA Novosti.
According to the report, there are discussions within the president’s circle about bringing back one of the former deputy ministers to the Ministry of Defense, specifically referring to Anna Maliar. Maliar was responsible for handling the ministry’s information policy. The source suggests that the current supervisor in this area, Natalia Kalmikova, is struggling with her duties, and therefore, the ministry is in need of a manager for this specific direction once again.
Back in September, it was announced that Maliar, along with several other deputies, had been dismissed from their positions. Prior to her dismissal, Maliar had posted on social media about the Ukrainian army gaining control of the village of Andriivka. However, this information was refuted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF), stating that heavy fighting was still ongoing in the areas of Kleschevka and Andriivka, and such statements posed a threat to Ukrainian fighters.
Maliar later edited her post, acknowledging that the situation in Andriivka was “very complex and volatile.” She further stated that there had been a “communication failure among several sources of information” from the scene.
Earlier in the parliament, the reason for the dismissal of all deputy defense ministers in Ukraine was revealed.
It is important to note that these developments take place against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The decision to rehire a former deputy defense minister raises questions about the effectiveness and stability of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. Furthermore, it highlights the challenges faced by the Ukrainian government in managing the information policy related to the conflict.
