PoliticsUkraine protests Zelensky’s decision to fire defense minister

The Kyiv Independent examines the dispute surrounding Zelensky’s decision to dismiss Ukraine’s defense minister. Military analyst Mykola Bielieskov and opposition lawmaker Inna Sovsun discuss the conflict between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. They consider why Zelensky sided with Syrskyi and what the shake-up could mean for Ukraine’s military, domestic politics and its war against Russia.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-07-17 15:48Original