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Firing the reformist defence minister has plunged Volodymyr Zelensky’s government into crisis
Mykhailo Fedorov has been trying to reform the army. The generals are pushing back
New defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is trying to reform the army. The generals are unimpressed
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Ukraine's ousted defense minister opens up about his clashes with the top general. He says every change hit resistance.
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Has Ukraine’s Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?
Ukraine is ousting its pro-tech defense minister after just 6 months. Troops fear it's a monumental victory for Russia.
A crisis of his own: Zelenskyy’s reshuffle backfires, sparks protests
Zelensky’s reshuffle surprised everyone – and Ukraine just fired its fastest learner
