Ukrainians protest over Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has moved to remove Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov during a cabinet shakeup, causing protests in Kyiv. The reshuffle happens amid Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, with some officials resigning in protest and concerns about political tensions within the government.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy is dismissing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a government reshuffle.
- Hundreds protested in Kyiv against the decision to remove Fedorov.
- Fedorov is credited with improving Ukraine’s military performance using technology and drone development.
- The deputy commander of the Ukrainian Air Force and some lawmakers resigned in protest.
- Fedorov was previously head of Ukraine’s digital transformation and made ties with the Trump administration.
- Some officials see Fedorov as a possible political rival to Zelenskyy.
- There are reports of friction between Fedorov and top Ukrainian generals.
- Zelenskyy nominated Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi as Ukraine’s new prime minister.
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