Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing ongoing public protests demanding the reinstatement of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Despite a recent military leadership reshuffle, including the replacement of the commander-in-chief, the political crisis persists as protesters reject government compromise offers.
Why it matters
The internal political instability in Ukraine could impact the country's military efficiency and strategic decision-making during the ongoing conflict.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy with (from left) acting defence minister Yevhenii Khmara, Oleksandr Syrskyi and newly appointed commander-in-chief Mykhailo Drapatyi. Volodymyr Zelenskyy with (from left) acting defence minister Yevhenii Khmara, Oleksandr Syrskyi and newly appointed commander-in-chief Mykhailo Drapatyi. Ukraine Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister Campaigners in Ukraine pledge to continue nationwide protests until Mykhailo Fedorov gets his job back
Prefer the Guardian on Google Volodymyr Zelenskyy was under growing pressure to reinstate his sacked defence minister on Wednesday, after campaigners said they would continue indefinite nationwide protests until Mykhailo Fedorov got his job back.
On Tuesday, Zelenskyy bowed to public demands by firing Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi . He appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new head of the country’s armed forces , as part of a radical reshuffle of the top military command.
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