Ukraine's parliament to elect new government amid outcry over defence chief
Lawmakers will also weigh a cabinet shake-up that has drawn more than 1,000 protesters and rattled confidence in Zelenskiy’s wartime leadership.
- On Thursday, Ukrainian lawmakers will vote on a new wartime government following President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's decision to replace Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov amid public uproar.
- Zelenskiy announced the shake-up on Sunday, citing a need for "renewal" as reports emerged of tensions between Fedorov and top generals. Energy executive Sergii Koretskyi is tipped to lead the new cabinet, with Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko replacing Fedorov.
- Over a thousand protesters gathered outside Zelenskiy's office on Thursday, chanting "Shame!" while holding placards. The scene recalled major demonstrations last July, when public outcry forced the president to reverse an unpopular measure affecting anti-corruption agencies.
- Pavlo Yelizarov, a deputy commander of Ukraine's air force and drone warfare expert, announced his resignation on Thursday in protest of Fedorov's dismissal, calling it "a great evil" for Ukraine's defence.
- While Kyiv faces grinding Russian advances, critics question the transition's timing. Editor Vitalii Sych wrote that while Zelenskiy "behaves like a hero" in difficult moments, the leader is also prone to "idiotic decisions.
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The director of the main state energy company, with no experience in politics, will be the new head of government, after the Parliament supports Zelenski's proposal
Ukraine parliament to vote on new government after defence minister removed
Ukraine's parliament is set to vote on a new government as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov triggers protests in Kyiv and criticism during a cabinet reshuffle.
Ukraine's parliament to elect new government amid outcry over defence chief
Ukrainian lawmakers will vote on a new wartime government amid popular protests over the dismissal of reformist Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov at a critical point in Kyiv's conflict with Moscow.
Ukraine to Vote on New Government Amid Defence Row
Ukraine’s parliament is set to approve a new wartime government on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s latest cabinet reshuffle sparks widespread criticism over the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a key architect of Ukraine’s military modernization. The planned government overhaul comes at a pivotal stage in the war with Russia, with Ukraine making progress […] The post Ukraine to Vote on New Government Amid Defence Row a…
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