Oleksii Reznikov led the defense ministry for 522 days, during the country’s toughest time. Following the latest allegations of corruption, this time concerning the procurement of winter attire for soldiers, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sept. 3 his decision to dismiss Reznikov. On Sept. 5, the parliament approved Reznikov’s resignation with 327 votes, well over the necessary minimum of 225.