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

A decision to replace a popular figure widely seen as competent would likely prove controversial with both Ukrainian politicians and wider Ukrainian society.

The prospect of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov being replaced after just six months in office has prompted a largely critical reaction from lawmakers, public figures, and Kyiv…

Fedorov seen as a "barrier to interests seeking to profit from Ukraine’s vast wartime defense budget."

Editor's Note: This is a developing story. President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, according to a Ukrainian official familiar with the…

Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko is the leading candidate to take over Ukraine's Defense Ministry, according to sources.

“It was a great honour to serve the Ukrainian people as defence minister," Fedorov said on Wednesday evening, confirming his dismissal amid Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle. While…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as the country's minister of defense after just six months in office.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, stepping down after overseeing a…

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the…

Champion of drones Fedorov was popular, successful defence minister. In his brief tenure he fought corruption and ruffled feathers, Sacking him may be a big mistake.

Sources say Zelensky could no longer tolerate the dispute between Fedorov and Syrsky over technology, procurement and battlefield priorities.

Amid a sweeping government reshuffle in Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov has lost his job despite recent military successes – sparking a public protest and…

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was considered a technological wizard with huge public support.

Le ministre ukrainien de la Défense a annoncé mercredi son départ du gouvernement, dans le cadre du remaniement ministériel engagé par le président Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mykhailo Fedorov’s six months in office coincided with a dramatic improvement in Ukraine’s position on the battlefield

Rare wartime protests in Ukraine erupted across the country on Thursday with demonstrators demanding that President Volodymyr Zelensky reappoint Mykhailo Fedorov, who was removed…

The move sparked some to call for a peaceful protest and comes shortly after Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

Mykhailo Fedorov had led technological innovations at the ministry. | World News

Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on July 16 against the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Only appointed six…

The air force’s deputy commander has resigned in protest, calling Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal ‘a great evil’ for Ukraine’s defence.