Has Ukraine’s Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Mykhailo Fedorov from his role as defence minister after seven months. Fedorov had pushed for military reforms, including using new technology and fighting corruption, which upset some military leaders but gained public support.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov, without military experience, was Ukraine’s defence minister for seven months starting in January.
- Fedorov focused on reforms like better logistics, reducing corruption, and managing Western aid money transparently.
- He increased the use of drones and robots in Ukraine’s military operations to disrupt Russian supply lines.
- Fedorov faced resistance from military leadership, especially General Oleksandr Syrskii, who led combat operations.
- Syrskii criticized Fedorov’s reforms and was unpopular among many Ukrainians.
- Zelenskyy’s decision to remove Fedorov led to public protests in Kyiv and other cities.
- Supporters saw Fedorov as a smart reformer who improved military efficiency.
- The protests reflected some political tension for President Zelenskyy during wartime.
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