About
Oleksii Yuriiovych Reznikov is a Ukrainian lawyer and politician. He served as the Minister of Defence of Ukraine from November 2021 until September 2023, playing a crucial role during a period of heightened conflict. Prior to this prominent position, Reznikov held several other significant roles within the Ukrainian government. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, focusing on addressing the challenges posed by regions under occupation. Additionally, he has experience in local administration, having served as the deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration from 2016 to 2018 and deputy mayor-secretary of the Kyiv City Council from June 2014 to December 2015.
Career Timeline
Deputy Mayor of Kyiv
Appointed Deputy Mayor-Secretary of Kyiv City Council. He served for some time.
Deputy Head of Kyiv Admin
Serves as Deputy Head of Kyiv City State Administration. Showing his political capabilities.
Reintegration Minister
Appointed Minister for Reintegration. Addressing the issues of occupied territories.
Minister of Defence
Becomes Minister of Defence. A role during a period of geopolitical tension.
Resignation as Defence Minister
Resigns from his role as Minister of Defence. His role in defence is remembered.
Ukrainian Politician
Respected figure with past government positions. Continues to be a figure in Ukraine.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026