Zelensky Ousts Defense Minister Fedorov, Triggering Protests in Five Major Ukrainian Cities and Two Senior Resignations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a wider cabinet reshuffle, prompting the resignation of two senior defense officials and triggering protests across five major Ukrainian cities ahead of Thursday’s parliamentary vote on the new government.
Fedorov was credited by allies and domestic supporters as the architect of Ukraine’s wartime military digitalization and drone production surge. Following the announcement, defense adviser Serhii Beskrestnov ended his role at the ministry, while Deputy Air Force Commander Pavlo Yelizarov resigned from the armed forces, warning the shakeup would undermine the country’s defense capability.
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@ralee85.@lb_ua reports that the current Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko could replace Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defense as part of the government reshuffle.
@kofmanmichaelRT @RALee85: .@lb_ua reports that the current Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko could replace Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defe…
@ralee85.@pravda_eng reports that a "systemic conflict" between Minister Fedorov and factions who influence the defense budget is one of the reasons for the government reshuffle. They report that the main reason is his resistance to corruption, eve
@ralee85"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering removing Mykhailo Fedorov from the post of defence minister, and the role could instead be offered to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, sources in the government team have told Ukrainsk
@zerohedgeZelenskyy expected to remove Ukraine’s popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov: FT
@ralee85“Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to remove defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the 35-year-old architect of Ukraine’s wartime defence technology drive, after just six months in the post as part of a major cabinet reshuffl
@ralee85“Fedorov has also been in conflict for months with Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, said people familiar with the relationship. The dispute involving disagreements over how Ukraine should fight the war and organise its armed
@trenttelenkoRT @RALee85: “Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to remove defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the 35-year-old architect of…
@ftZelenskyy expected to remove Ukraine’s popular defence minister
@reuters🔊 Ukraine’s Zelenskiy triggers another wartime government reshuffle. Ukraine economics and finance correspondent Olena Harmash tells the Reuters World News podcast, ‘he just said he wants some refreshment in government thinking and in polit
@zerohedgeZelensky To Remove Ukraine's Reforming Young Defense Minister In Ongoing Shake-Up: Report
@reuters🔊 Ukraine's frontrunner for prime minister has never held a government job. ‘He really has a lot of experience in the energy sector, but he's never worked in the government position,’ Ukraine economics and finance correspondent Olena Harmas
@cameron19460429RT @ChristopherJM: Zelenskyy told journalists today he would meet with Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and military leaders Wednesday eve…
@reuters🔊 Ukraine is reshuffling its entire government. ‘It is a very tricky decision to decide whether you need to change your defense minister.’ Ukraine economics and finance correspondent Olena Harmash tells the Reuters World News podcast that a
@cameron19460429RT @Maks_NAFO_FELLA: 🇺🇦 Zelensky said that he will decide on a candidate for defense minister after consultations with Fedorov, Syrskyi, an…
@ralee85RT @ChristopherJM: LATEST: Mykhailo Fedorov is out as Ukraine's defense minister, people close to the president and familiar with his decis…
@ralee85RT @JimmySecUK: Fedorov is out, according to multiple Ukrainian sources. Klymenko is apparently supposed to take over as Defence Minister.
@dalperovitchRT @ChristopherJM: LATEST: Mykhailo Fedorov is out as Ukraine's defense minister, people close to the president and familiar with his decis…
@kofmanmichaelRT @JimmySecUK: Fedorov is out, according to multiple Ukrainian sources. Klymenko is apparently supposed to take over as Defence Minister.
@kofmanmichaelRT @ChristopherJM: LATEST: Mykhailo Fedorov is out as Ukraine's defense minister, people close to the president and familiar with his decis…
@laurnormanRT @yarotrof: Fedorov was widely credited for Ukraine’s turnaround on the battlefield, and for cutting corruption in the military. Firing…
@konrad_muzykaRT @ChristopherJM: LATEST: Mykhailo Fedorov is out as Ukraine's defense minister, people close to the president and familiar with his decis…
@jonpy99RT @RALee85: “Fedorov has also been in conflict for months with Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, said people familiar with t…
@cameron19460429RT @ChristopherJM: NEWS: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov — the 35-year-old architect of Ukraine…
@cameron19460429RT @thegauguy: Several sources reporting Fedorov has been fired. I can't believe it. I have no words. Simply put: This is the biggest bulls…