Ousted defence chief Mykhailo Fedorov, whose reforms riled Ukraine's army bosses
Summary
Mykhailo Fedorov served six months as Ukraine’s defence minister before being dismissed due to conflicts with the military leadership. He tried to modernize the army by improving salaries, introducing rewards, and increasing drone use, but faced strong opposition from top commanders.Key Facts
- Fedorov became Ukraine’s defence minister in January 2026 at age 35, the youngest ever in that role.
- He aimed to reform Ukraine’s army, which was tired after four years of fighting Russia.
- Reforms included raising soldiers’ pay, planning partial demobilization, and using game-like incentives to reward units.
- He pushed for more drone purchases and helped cut off Russian units from Starlink internet services.
- Fedorov clashed with Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, who resisted changes.
- His dismissal sparked protests in Kyiv, Lviv, and other Ukrainian cities.
- Fedorov previously worked as Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation and helped President Zelensky win the 2019 election with his social media skills.
- He sought to use data and technology to improve the military’s performance during the war.
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