Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has abruptly dismissed his defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, a decision that has startled European officials and prompted demonstrations in Ukraine. Fedorov had championed an innovative, technology-driven military strategy built on Ukraine's advances in drone and missile capabilities. According to The Guardian, the dismissal came at a particularly striking moment—precisely when Kyiv appeared to be gaining advantages across multiple fronts against Russia. The move raises questions about the president's approach to military leadership at this critical point in the war.

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