Zelensky pushes out Ukraine’s defense minister after six months

Meduza reports that Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is stepping down after just six months in the role, with Ihor Klymenko expected to take the position. President Zelensky cited two reasons for the departure: Fedorov and Commander in Chief Syrskyi held different views on military strategy, and Fedorov did not coordinate state purchases with the General Staff. The move is part of a broader reshuffling; Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko recently resigned as well, and a new cabinet is expected to be announced.

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