Among those gathered in Kyiv on July 16 to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov were members of Ukraine's military voicing fears that the controversial decision could seriously hinder the country's war effort. "People who are actually trying to bring our victory closer keep getting removed or replaced," Serhii, a 43-year-old veteran protesting alongside active-duty soldiers, told the Kyiv Independent. President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision a day earlier to dismiss Fedoro

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…

This is a developing story and is currently being updated President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister has drawn a wave of criticism from…

“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…

Organizers cite Zelensky's lack of explanation for sacking Fedorov as key grievance.

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

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.

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…

For the first time since last summer’s protests in support of their country's anti‑corruption watchdogs, Ukrainians have mobilised online over the dismissal of Defence Minister…

President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked a wave of criticism from lawmakers, soldiers, veterans, and civil society figures, who argue Ukraine is…

Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.

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

The resignation marks the first high-profile military protest over Fedorov's dismissal as Ukraine's sweeping government reshuffle gathers pace.

Mykhailo Fedorov has been credited with reforming defence procurement and tackling corruption.

Ukraine's dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of obstructing military reform and "splitting the country", telling reporters in…