Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Summary
Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov refuses to accept a different government role and wants to be reinstated as defence minister. His removal led to public protests, and the conflict between Fedorov and President Zelensky over his position is ongoing.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov was removed as Ukraine’s defence minister last week.
- Fedorov refuses other government posts offered by President Zelensky, including deputy prime minister.
- Fedorov played a key role in improving Ukraine’s military by using data and leading the Army of Drones project.
- His removal sparked protests demanding his return as defence minister.
- Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was also removed after conflicts with Fedorov.
- Fedorov claims his team had a clear plan to end the war through better air defense, stabilizing the front, and economic strikes on Russia.
- The new defence minister is Yevhenii Khmara, a former security official.
- President Zelensky says innovation must be coordinated between defence ministry, military leadership, and the president.
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