Dismissal of Ukraine's defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Ukraine's abrupt dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered demonstrations in Kyiv and drawn concern from senior European officials. The move comes at a time when the government appeared to be making gains in several areas of the war with Russia. It has also revived questions about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership style and his handling of military reform.Fedorov, who is 35, was appointed in January and had been widely associated with a more technology-driven approach to the war effort. He had pushed changes to military procurement, including competitive tendering, and sought to address corruption, manpower shortages and training problems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:07 LONDON
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces backlash after sacking defence minister sparks rallies
Rallies in support of sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have emerged in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed him from the post. The dismissal has quickly become a political problem for the president, with analysts saying it comes at a time when his ratings are falling. The episode has also drawn attention to tensions inside Ukraine's wartime leadership over military reform and command structure.Fedorov was appointed in January and served for seven months before being removed on Wednesday. According to the reporting, he had no military background or battlefield experience, but had built a reputation as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
