Ukraine’s most effective defense minister? What Fedorov got right, and what his dismissal risks reversing

Mykhailo Fedorov's modern, innovative approach clashed with the thinking of the top commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi.

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InsiderLean Left· Jul 16, 2026

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

InsiderLean Left· Jul 16, 2026

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

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France 24Center· Jul 16, 2026

How rivalry with a top general brought down Ukraine’s popular defence minister Fedorov

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The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Ukraine’s most effective defense minister? What Fedorov got right, and what his dismissal risks reversing

The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Jul 16, 2026

Why Ukraine's soldiers and veterans are so angry at Zelensky's dismissal of Fedorov

The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Jul 16, 2026

Thousands rally in Kyiv, other cities against Defense Minister Fedorov's dismissal, demand reappointment

The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Jul 14, 2026

‘Is it really necessary?’ — Ukrainians react with dismay at defense minister Fedorov’s possible exit

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