Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister

Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.

By Cassandra Vinograd, Andrew E. Kramer and Oleksandr Chubko

Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program

Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.

By Serhiy Morgunov, David Stern

Departure of Ukraine's popular defense minister sparks protests

Rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's young and popular defense minister, were held in Kyiv and around the country on Thursday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky angered politicians, military officials and the general public by announcing his removal the previous day.

Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle

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 tables on Russia.

By Joanna Kakissis

Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister

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

Ukrainian parliament appoints new government

The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) has appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers (Ukrainian government), led by Serhii Koretskyi. Parliament is expected to appoint the foreign and defence ministers separately at a later date.

By Oleksandr Shumilin

Ukraine's Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up as protest calls emerge

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.

Ukraine lawmakers approve Koretskyi as new PM amid protests

It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shakeup in a year. He faces criticism for dismissing reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Follow DW for more.

Zelensky faces fury on Ukrainian streets after dropping popular defence minister

Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. More than a thousand people gathered on a central square in Kyiv, singing the national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags and chanting “shame” and “bring Fedorov back”. Appointed only six months ago, Fedorov carved a reputation as a moderniser who tried to reform the Ukrainian military, worn down by more than four years of the Russian invasion. His remova...

By Agence France-Presse

Ukrainians protest the dismissal of Kyiv's 'most successful defence minister'

Russian missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital early on July 16, but it hasn't deterred protesters who are out in the streets opposing the dismissal of the popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. During his tenure, Federov oversaw a series of successful Ukrainian operations, including strikes on energy targets deep inside Russia.

By FRANCE24

Who is Mykhailo Fedorov? Everything you need to know about Ukraine’s sacked defence minister

Fedorov, 35, is the last remaining minister to have held positions in all of Zelensky’s governments

By Max Hunder

Ukraine is ousting its pro-tech defense minister after just 6 months. Troops fear it's a monumental victory for Russia.

Fedorov served as defense minister for six months before being ousted from the role this week. Danylo Antoniuk/Anadolu via Getty Images Ukraine's millennial defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, is out after just 6 months on the job. His removal has shocked the country, which saw him as a counter to military corruption and bureaucracy. Fedorov sought to radically transform Ukraine's military into a modern, high-tech fighting force. Mykhailo Fedorov, the 35-year-old reformist who launched swee...

Ukraine is ousting its pro-tech defense minister after just 6 months. Troops fear it's a monumental victory for Russia.

Ukraine gets new PM: Parliament approves Serhii Koretskyi amid cabinet shuffle

Ukraine's parliament approved Serhii Koretskyi as the new prime minister on Thursday. This appointment follows the resignation of former prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko. President Zelenskyy cited Koretskyi's energy sector experience for winter preparations. The government reshuffle includes other senior officials and aims to refresh leadership. Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal as defense minister sparked protests and criticism.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Zelensky Ousts Popular Defense Minister as Ukraine Gains Momentum in the War

Mykhailo Fedorov had led technological innovations at the ministry.

Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence chief sparks political crisis

Rare protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday over the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov as a dispute between the reformer and Kyiv’s top general spilled into the open during the president’s second overhaul of his wartime cabinet in a year. Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s reshuffle has fuelled public anger over his exclusion of Fedorov, a 35-year-old […]

Iran and Ukraine bring limits of air campaigns into sharp focus

The challenges the two leaders face are familiar to war planners and analysts — relying on airpower has advantages but the results can be mixed.

‘Things Should Get Easier Now’: Russian Military Bloggers Cheer Ukraine’s Defense Minister Shake-Up

Pro-Kremlin military bloggers called Mykhailo Fedorov “far too smart and effective an enemy.”

Protests spread across Ukraine against the removal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Rallies in support of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov began in Kyiv and other cities on Thursday, a day after news outlets reported that he was leaving his post.

Ukraine gets new PM amid protests over defense chief's ouster

Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved Serhii Koretskyi, head of state energy firm Naftogaz, as the new prime minister. He replaces Yulia Svyrydenko, who resigned Tuesday...

Defense Minister Fedorov: Syrskyi not prepared to speak openly about problems in military

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that reform initiatives proposed by the Ministry of Defense had begun to be blocked and that Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi was not prepared to discuss existing problems openly.

Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky’s removal of defence minister

Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

Ukraine parliament to vote on new government after defence minister removed

Ukraine's parliament is due to vote on a new government on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a decision that prompted protests in Kyiv and criticism from politicians, military figures and commentators. The cabinet reshuffle is the second since last year and comes as Ukraine continues to fight Russia's full-scale invasion.