Protest against the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov have spread to Odesa, Cherkasy, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and many other Ukrainian cities and towns.
Protesters gathered outside Kyiv’s Ivan Franko National Theatre to oppose Fedorov’s resignation. Demonstrators chanted: “Fedorov is the defense minister!” A separate protest was also reported in Dnipro.
Ukrainian Air Force Deputy Commander Pavlo Yelizarov said he has submitted his resignation, saying the decision follows Fedorov’s resignation as defense minister. He added that he joined Ukraine’s Defense Forces in 2022 “to win, not imitate activity.”
Quite shocked by Zelensky’s decision. Fedorov’s removal feels like Ukraine just threw away one of the few reforms that was visibly working. He expanded drones, tightened procurement, challenged corruption, and pushed strikes on Russian logistics. Replacing him now, with no clear public case, is a terrible look.
Ukrainska Pravda sources say Zelensky told his faction that Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has a systemic conflict with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and the military. RBC-Ukraine added they hold different views on the war. Zelensky reportedly criticized the ministry for making procurement decisions that did not match requests from the General Staff, including on artillery shells.
❗️Fedorov confirmed he is leaving as Ukraine’s defense minister. MPs said Zelensky will nominate Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to replace him. Zelensky also submitted Serhii Koretskyi’s candidacy for prime minister to parliament. Fedorov said his team expanded…
❗️Fedorov confirmed he is leaving as Ukraine’s defense minister. MPs said Zelensky will nominate Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to replace him. Zelensky also submitted Serhii Koretskyi’s candidacy for prime minister to parliament. Fedorov said his team expanded drone procurement, launched logistics and AI programs, and completed a successful ballistic missile test on his final day in office.
❗️Zelensky is meeting Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and will also speak with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Serhii Koretskyi. The consultations will help determine who leads Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
Zelensky and Ursula von der Leyen signed a strategic partnership document that will underpin a Drone Deal. The EU will provide Ukraine with another €1 billion for drone purchases and approved a €10 billion payment plan for additional drones, missiles, and fighter jets.
❗️President Zelensky announced that Serhii Koretskyi will become Ukraine’s next prime minister, replacing Yuliia Svyrydenko as head of government.
❗️ Lithuania has increased security around energy and transport infrastructure after intelligence received indications of possible Russian attacks, Reuters reported. President Gitanas Nausėda said there is still no specific intelligence on when or where any attack could occur.
❗️ Zelensky said he has not yet decided whether Mykhailo Fedorov will continue as defense minister in the new Cabinet, Suspilne reported. The matter will be discussed before tonight’s Servant of the People faction meeting, where upcoming personnel changes are expected to be reviewed.
Zelensky awarded European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Ukraine’s Order of Europe on Ukrainian Statehood Day. He said it is an honor no one can take away because Ukraine’s word is firm.
❗️ A bipartisan group of US senators introduced a Russia sanctions bill that would mandate sanctions on Vladimir Putin, Russian banks, defense firms, energy companies, and the shadow fleet. Trump said the bill has a “good chance” of passing.
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