Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister

A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.

Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.

From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.

By Andrew E. Kramer

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Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister

President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leaders Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has defended his decision to dismiss the country’s popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, and confirmed reports that relations had broken down between the ministry and the country’s top army leadership. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv with the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy said there had been a “chall...

By Luke Harding in Kyiv

Dismissal of Ukraine's popular defense minister draws intense criticism

As Ukraine signs drone deals and awaits licenses for Patriot missiles, the country's popular, tech-savvy defense minister, who helped Ukraine turn the tables on Russia through drone warfare, is fired.

By Joanna Kakissis

Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers

PM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.

Zelenskyy backs new acting defence minister over long-range operations experience and makes no mention of protests in his evening address

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, commenting on his decision to appoint Yevhen Khmara as acting Defence Minister, has made no mention of the mobilisation issues he had criticised ex- defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov for. The president also ignored the protests and public calls to bring Fedorov back to the ministry.

By Alona Mazurenko

Ukraine is putting pressure on Russia. So why is the country's defence minister being ousted now?

Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s fourth defence minister to serve in the role since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country, but the first whose ouster has led to public backlash.

Zelensky's 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. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.

By FRANCE24

From Sadiq Khan to Leveson: Who is on Sir Keir Starmer’s honours list?

Sadiq Khan will take his seat on the red benches but remain as mayor

By Mike Taylor

Ukraine's ousted defense minister opens up about his clashes with the top general. He says every change hit resistance.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top commander Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi. Valentyn Ogirenko/REUTERS Ukrainian leadership ousted Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister this week. Fedorov said his innovative approach to the war clashed with the military leadership's traditional thinking. He said his efforts to reform the military were met with resistance by the top commander. Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's ousted defense minister who pushed for sweeping reforms to transform the military in...

Ousted defence minister lays bare rift at heart of Ukraine's war effort

Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister

President Zelenskyy reshuffled his wartime government, impacting key defense and prime ministerial roles. The defense minister's ouster sparked protests, highlighting friction with the military establishment. Ukraine's new prime minister, Serhii Koretskyi, leads the state energy company Naftogaz. These changes occur as Ukraine's fight against Russia continues with ongoing aerial attacks. The personnel overhaul tests Zelenskyy's political authority during the ongoing conflict.

Zelenskyy taps new defense chief in bid to quell political crisis

Rare protests erupted in Ukraine over Mykhailo Fedorov being dismissed as defense minister in a surprise government reshuffle.

Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted

Protests and criticism erupted across Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Zelenskyy makes plea for unity after bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership

The spiralling leadership row comes at a time when Ukraine was in one of its best military positions for months.

Ukrainians protest and Z-bloggers celebrate after Zelensky fires the defense minister who cut Russia off from Starlink and flooded the front with drones

On the evening of July 15, news broke that Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov would be dismissed from the post he had held since January. Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has yet to formally approve his removal. Fedorov confirmed the news, acknowledging at a press conference that he had clashed with Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine’s commander in chief. The dismissal set off protests in cities across Ukraine, with demonstrators calling for his reinstatement and Syrsky’s removal. He...

Zelenskyy touts Türkiye's peace efforts, honors its top diplomat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday praised Türkiye's ongoing mediation efforts, expressing gratitude to Ankara for its diplomatic work to broker negotiations...

Zelensky: Türkiye confirms readiness to help arrange leaders' meeting to end war

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Türkiye has reaffirmed its readiness to help facilitate a meeting at the leaders' level aimed at ending the war.

Bandits kill vigilante leader in Katsina

Bandits killed a vigilante leader in Katsina, leading to protests and a highway blockade. Police confirm the incident and ongoing investigation into the Ka Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-vigilante-leader-in-katsina/

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