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Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program - The Washington Post
WorldBy Serhiy Morgunov, David L. Stern7/17/20261 min read
Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.
✨ Key Highlights
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed the country's popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, a decision that triggered protests in Kyiv.
- Fedorov is regarded as one of the key architects of Ukraine's drone program, a critical component of the nation's war effort against Russia.
- The dismissal was part of a broader government reshuffling that Zelensky announced on Sunday.
- The move raised concerns among protesters and observers that Fedorov's departure could undermine or jeopardize Ukraine's ongoing military campaign.
- The reaction in Kyiv reflected the minister's popularity and the significance of his role in shaping Ukraine's defense innovation efforts.
KYIV Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ousted the countrys popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, prompting protests in Kyiv over a fear that his removal will jeopardize the war effort