Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made major changes in his wartime government, including firing his defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and replacing his prime minister. The dismissals caused protests across Ukraine and revealed tensions between the defense minister, who pushed modern technology like drones, and traditional military leaders during the ongoing war with Russia.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and his prime minister in a government reshuffle.
- Fedorov, 35, was credited with improving Ukraine’s military by introducing drone technology and modernizing weapons.
- Fedorov clashed with Ukraine’s military commander, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, over reforms and technology use.
- Zelenskyy said he stepped in to resolve disagreements between Fedorov and Syrskyi.
- Fedorov criticized Syrskyi for blocking changes needed for the war, despite successes in recent months.
- Two people were killed, and several others injured when Russian missiles hit Kyiv overnight.
- Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara, head of the security service’s elite forces, will temporarily lead the Defense Ministry.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the complicated relationship between Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and military leadership during the ongoing conflict.
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