Ukraine’s ousted defense minister rejects Zelenskyy’s offer of a different government role
Summary
Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was recently removed from his position after six months. He refused President Zelenskyy’s offer to join the government in a different role, saying only the defense minister job has the power to lead the fight against Russia.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s defense minister for six months before being dismissed last week.
- President Zelenskyy offered Fedorov the deputy prime minister position for military innovation.
- Fedorov declined and said he would only accept the defense minister role.
- Fedorov is known for modernizing Ukraine’s army and using technology to improve its fight against Russia.
- He also worked to stop corruption in military buying processes.
- His removal caused protests in Ukraine and was welcomed by Moscow officials.
- Fedorov had conflicts with Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Soviet-trained commander-in-chief seen as part of the old military leadership.
- Fedorov said his goal was to finish reforms, strengthen air defenses, and use long-range strikes to pressure Russia.
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