Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a broader government reshuffle. Despite his popularity and success in modernizing military procurement, his departure has sparked significant public and political debate.
Why it matters
Leadership changes in the Ukrainian government during an ongoing conflict have significant implications for military strategy and international relations.
Mykhailo Fedorov said it had been a ‘great honour’ to serve the Ukrainian people. Mykhailo Fedorov said it had been a ‘great honour’ to serve the Ukrainian people. Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in post
Prefer the Guardian on Google Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s popular defence minister, despite pleas from foreign partners and civil society for him to keep his job, as part of wide-ranging government reshuffle.
In a post on Telegram Mykhailo Fedorov announced that he was leaving his position, saying it had been a “great honour” to serve the Ukrainian people. He was widely credited with transforming the defence ministry and reducing corruption.
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