According to Rodion Miroshnik, the main reason for this is Zelensky's "outspoken competitor," Fyodorov, who "came in the wake of the cardboard Maidan last year as a man who is primarily backed by globalists"

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

The meeting comes in a week when rumors and speculation that Fedorov could be replaced as defense minister have reached fever pitch.

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