The Kremlin claimed Ukraine’s defense minister was irrelevant, but Russian pro-war channels called his removal “excellent news” and admitted his drone, Starlink and Crimea policies had hurt Moscow.

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…

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

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