Mykhailo Fedorov

Yermak asked trusted astrologer about Fedorov last year, report says

As President Volodymyr Zelenskyy considered replacing his longtime chief-of-staff Andriy Yermak with Mykhailo Fedorov in December 2025, Yermak turned to his trusted fortune-teller for advice on the matter, Ukrainska Pravda reported on July 24.

25 July, 01:41 AM

Fedorov: will only accept previous ministerial post, not interested in substitutes

Recently dismissed defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov will not accept any government appointment from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy except that of minister of defense, Fedorov’s press service told NV on July 23.

23 July, 08:40 PM

Zelenskyy proposes military innovation vice premier role for Fedorov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had offered former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov the position of vice prime minister for military innovation, RBC-Ukraine reported on Thursday, July 23.

23 July, 05:30 PM

Berlin seeks explanation of Ukraine’s military leadership changes

Germany’s foreign minister said he wants to discuss recent personnel changes in the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Kyiv, DW reported on July 22.

23 July, 12:51 PM

More than half of Ukrainians back Syrskyi’s dismissal

More than half of Ukrainians surveyed — 55% — supported the dismissal of Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, while 72% said they opposed removing Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, according to a new survey by the Rating Sociological Group released on July 22.

22 July, 06:50 PM

Zaluzhnyi and Fedorov lead Ukrainians' trust ranking, Zelenskyy places fourth

Ukraine's ambassador to the UK and former military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi has the highest trust rating among Ukrainians, followed by former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, according to a Rating Group poll on July 22.

22 July, 06:00 PM

Fedorov declines new government role, questions why he was removed as defense minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov the position of deputy prime minister for technological development and several other government roles, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing political sources.

22 July, 12:45 PM

Zelenskyy dismissed Syrskyi to sidestep demands for Fedorov's return

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to appease the "cardboard protests" while avoiding their primary demand to reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as Defense Minister, Ukrainian officer and war correspondent Yuriy Butusov reported on July 22.

22 July, 10:00 AM

Ukraine Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi steps down, issues farewell statement

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi announced his resignation on July 22 after nearly two and a half years of service, summarizing his military tenure in an official statement.

22 July, 09:37 AM

Fedorov calls Syrskyi after Zelenskyy replaced him with Drapatyi

Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov phoned Oleksandr Syrskyi after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he is replacing Syrskyi with Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief.

22 July, 01:39 AM

Zelenskyy fires Syrskyi, appoints Drapatyi Commander-in-Chief

Oleksandr Syrskyi is stepping down as Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi replacing him, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on July 21.

21 July, 11:06 PM

Syrskyi’s dismissal imminent, Zelenskyy’s spokesman suggests

Under pressure from ongoing protests calling for Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to be dismissed, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held a “decisive” meeting on the matter, Zelenskyy’s communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said on July 21.

21 July, 10:04 PM

Syrskyi downplays Fedorov clash

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was “surprised” to learn there had been a conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Syrskyi wrote in a column for Militarnyi on July 20.

21 July, 04:46 AM

Partners urge Kyiv to quickly settle military leadership

Ukraine’s partners have urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to quickly resolve uncertainty over the country’s military leadership, the Financial Times reported on July 20, citing a Western official.

20 July, 11:39 PM

Fedorov would reject every role but a return as defense minister, NV source says

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to reject any position President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may offer unless Zelenskyy offers to reinstate him as defense minister, a source close to Fedorov told NV.

20 July, 06:24 PM

Air Force commander praises both sides in Ukraine's military rift

Ukrainian Air Force commander Anatoliy Kryvonozhko praised the work of both former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and current Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, while urging Ukrainians to be guided by "rationality and objectivity" in a post on July 20.

20 July, 04:56 PM

Zelenskyy considers command shake-up as 11 names emerge to replace Syrskyi

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is weighing Oleksandr Syrskyi’s dismissal and 11 possible successors, LIGA.net reported on July 20.

20 July, 04:37 PM

MP Bobrovska warns army tensions are rising as Syrskyi loses public support

Solomiia Bobrovska, a member of parliament’s Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, spoke to Radio NV about the consequences of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s personnel decisions at the Defense Ministry, a possible future role for Mykhailo Fedorov and the future of Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, whom she says is becoming toxic.

20 July, 12:19 PM

Fourth day of rallies raises pressure on Zelenskyy over military leadership

Protesters gathered across Ukraine again on July 19, demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister and the dismissal of Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

20 July, 10:31 AM

Commanders brief Zelenskyy on four regions as leadership turmoil deepens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reviewed battlefield conditions and the Defense Forces’ needs with senior military commanders, he said on July 19.

19 July, 05:03 PM

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