After reactions and protests, Zelensky: Fedorov will remain in my team

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President Zelenskyy removed Mykhailo Fedorov from his position as defense minister after only six months, in what officials attributed to military leadership consultations and broader government reorganization. The action prompted public demonstrations and international concern, as Western allies and domestic observers had credited Fedorov's leadership with significant defense sector improvements.

Progressive:Controversial Political Removal — Progressive outlets criticized Zelenskyy's dismissal of the popular, internationally-praised defense minister as unjustified, sparking rare wartime protests and opposition from foreign allies.

Moderate:Military-Driven Restructuring — Moderate outlets reported the dismissal as part of routine government reorganization following military leadership consultations, presenting it as normal personnel change.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Mykhailo Fedorov (now former Minister of Defense) will continue to be part of his team, but the new tasks he will take on will be announced at a later stage.

Zelensky's statement came after a meeting of the "Servant of the People" parliamentary faction, where MPs approved most of the appointments to the new government cabinet, with the exception of the ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs.

"During wartime, the president should not be the one making decisions in such a situation. I would very much like to see unity. The parties have not managed to find it, and the problem is not only with the parties, but also with me," the Ukrainian leader said.

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He added that he takes responsibility for the political situation and is not trying to avoid it.

"I am not abdicating responsibility. Fedorov will remain in my team, but the exact role he will have will be announced later," the Ukrainian president said.

The changes in the Ukrainian government come at a time when the country continues its war with Russia and faces major challenges in the fields of defense, economy and management of international aid. /Telegraph ...

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