Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUkraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed on Thursday, just six months into his role, prompting rare wartime protests across the country. Fedorov, 35, was the last minister to have served in all of President Zelensky's governments, known for his tech-driven reforms and close ties to the president. His tenure saw significant advancements in drone warfare and a critical intervention to secure Starlink internet services for Ukraine's military. However, he faced challenges in overhauling the defence ministry and failed to deliver on reforms for military conscription, leading to tensions with armed forces chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. President Zelensky cited a need for 'greater unity' between the defence ministry and military leaders, with interior minister Ihor Klymenko expected to be his replacement. In fullWho is Mykhailo Fedorov? Everything you need to know about Ukraine’s sacked defence ministerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Zelensky is under pressure after sacking his defence minister
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUkraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed on Thursday, just six months into his role, prompting rare wartime protests across the country. Fedorov, 35, was the last minister to have served in all of President Zelensky's governments, known for his tech-driven reforms and close ties to the president. His tenure saw significant advancements in drone warfare and a critical intervention to secure Starlink internet services for Ukraine's military. However, he faced challenges in overhauling the defence ministry and failed to deliver on reforms for military conscription, leading to tensions with armed forces chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. President Zelensky cited a need for 'greater unity' between the defence ministry and military leaders, with interior minister Ihor Klymenko expected to be his replacement. In fullWho is Mykhailo Fedorov? Everything you need to know about Ukraine’s sacked defence ministerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
