Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sparking protests and political crisis.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on July 16, 2026, citing irreconcilable friction with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. The dismissal triggered protests in Kyiv and other cities, with soldiers and citizens praising Fedorov's tech-driven reforms and anti-corruption efforts. Zelenskyy nominated SBU head Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara as Fedorov's replacement.
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“Ukrainian's Zelenskyy faces major backlash for ousting defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov amid progress vs. Russia”CBS CBS News LEFT-CENTER
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“Has Ukraine's Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?” · BBC, Al Jazeera, Globe and Mail
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GThe Guardian Dismissal of Ukraine's defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy 15h ago INTERNATIONAL3
BBCBBC Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC 9h ago AJAl Jazeera Has Ukraine's Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister? 18h ago GMGlobe and Mail Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine as protests over Zelensky's defence shakeup continue 17h ago 9 tracked claims across 5 outlets
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Zelenskyy nominated Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara, head of the SBU, as the new defence minister.
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