Zelenskyy dismisses former minister Oleksandr Kamyshin as presidential adviser

What happened

According to a decree published on August 31, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially dismissed Oleksandr Kamyshin from his post as adviser on strategic issues. The presidential document explicitly ordered Kamyshin’s release from duties, where he served in a non-staff capacity.

Oleksandr Kamyshin previously served as Ukraine’s minister for strategic industries before moving into the advisory role after stepping down in 2024. He also held the position of chairman of the state rail operator Ukrainian Railways.

During his advisory tenure, Kamyshin emphasized the growing strategic significance of Ukraine’s defense industry, highlighting its integration into European and U.S. defense-industrial frameworks. He pledged to continue contributing to Ukraine’s military technology sector by attracting investments and fostering international cooperation.

Known from the source

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Oleksandr Kamyshin as adviser on strategic issues.
• The dismissal was formalized in a presidential decree dated August 31.
• Kamyshin served previously as Ukraine’s minister for strategic industries and chairman of Ukrainian Railways.
• Kamyshin acknowledged the importance of the defense industry for Ukraine and its integration with European and U.S. defense sectors.
• Following his dismissal, Kamyshin announced plans to continue working in the defense sector.

What remains unclear

In a statement posted on Telegram following his dismissal, Kamyshin expressed gratitude to President Zelenskyy for the opportunity to contribute and confirmed his intention to remain active in advancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities and partnerships.

What remains unclear: Confirm if there are any official explanations from the presidential office about why Kamyshin was dismissed. Check for any linked shifts in strategic policy or personnel within Ukraine’s defense advisory team. Verify if Kamyshin has assumed any new formal roles or partnerships since dismissal. Confirm the precise status and capacity in which Kamyshin served as adviser (non-staff capacity).

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Original source: New Voice Ukraine. Open the source.