Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted
Summary
Ukraine's defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was removed from his position, causing protests in multiple cities. He publicly criticized the army's top commander, leading President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for unity amid divisions in the military leadership.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov served as Ukraine’s defence minister for six months before being ousted.
- Fedorov focused on modernizing and digitizing Ukraine’s army.
- After his removal, Fedorov criticized the military’s highest commander in public.
- Large protests took place in Ukrainian cities supporting Fedorov.
- President Zelensky urged for unity among Ukraine’s military leaders.
- The controversy highlights tensions within Ukraine’s military command.
- The conflict happens amid Ukraine’s ongoing fight against the Russian invasion.
- Fedorov was described by some as “Kyiv’s most successful defence minister.”
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