Ukraine’s ousted defense minister rejects Zelenskyy’s offer of a different government role
Fedorov said only the defence ministry gives him enough authority to finish reforms and combat procurement corruption, after 72% of Ukrainians opposed his dismissal.
- Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's ousted defense minister, rejected an offer from President Zelenskyy to take a different government role, including deputy prime minister.
- Fedorov's removal triggered mass protests demanding his reinstatement as defense minister, leading to the dismissal of commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, though protesters continue to demand Fedorov's return.
- Fedorov was known for modernizing the Ukrainian armed forces with initiatives like the Army of Drones and efforts to reduce procurement corruption.
- Fedorov expressed his desire to finish his reforms at the Defense Ministry and believed no other role had enough authority to continue his work effectively.
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Politicians vs generals: Ukraine's long, hidden war within
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has dismissed the country’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after a turbulent week in which he also removed his defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. The dismissal of the popular defense minister, who is credited by many as the brains behind Ukraine’s successful drone strategy, brought thousands onto the streets in protest. Despite the […] The post Politicians vs generals: Ukraine’s long, hidden …
The biggest reshuffle in the Ukrainian military leadership in years could have consequences for the battlefield.
Mykhailo Fedorov says he will only return as Ukraine’s defense minister to continue reforms and fight corruption
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says he is only prepared to return to the post from which he was dismissed on July 16, according to media reports. Fedorov believes President Volodymyr Zelensky should reinstate him as Ukraine’s defense minister. Fedorov reminded the Ukrainian president of the importance of implementing the “AIR-LAND-ECONOMY” program, according to Suspilne. The former minister explained that in Ukraine, only three positio…
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