Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for farewell visit as British PM – Europe live
Summary
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov just before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Kyiv. This decision has caused protests with over 1,000 people opposing the move, saying Fedorov was popular and seen as a symbol of openness and progress.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Defence Minister, was dismissed by President Zelenskyy.
- Over 1,000 people protested in Kyiv against Fedorov’s removal.
- Protesters say Fedorov represents innovation, transparency, and has been successful in his role.
- There are allegations of conflict between Fedorov and Ukraine’s military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, linked with accusations of corruption.
- Fedorov is 35 years old and many see him as a potential future leader in Ukraine.
- Fedorov helped improve Ukraine's military capabilities, including the use of drones against Russian targets and improving procurement to save money.
- He announced successful testing of a new ballistic missile with better accuracy and lower cost.
- The firing of Fedorov has caused political tension just as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Kyiv.
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