Ukraine's Ousted Defense Minister Sparks Protests

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces through the use of drones, prompting street protests.

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What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister

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Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

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NYT Published 16 July 2026

What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister

Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

NYT Published 16 July 2026

Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard

Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.

NPR Published 16 July 2026

Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who pushed for innovation on the battlefield through use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.

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