Mykhailo Fedorov

DM Fedorov explains how he proposed replacing Syrskyi to Zelenskyy

The choice of a new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces and a new chief of the General Staff must be made by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, outgoing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said during a briefing on July 16.

16 July, 05:04 PM

Fedorov describes first video call with Musk over Russian Starlink use

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said he spoke with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk after Russian forces began using Starlink satellite communications terminals to guide Shahed-type attack drones against Ukraine.

16 July, 04:40 PM

European Solidarity urges Koretskyi to keep Fedorov in government

The European Solidarity faction appealed to newly appointed Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi to give Mykhailo Fedorov a ministerial post in the new government, saying “his experience and expertise must work for the country’s security and defense.”

16 July, 04:08 PM

Zelenskyy responds to rallies supporting former Defense Minister Fedorov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on rallies supporting former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, broadcaster We Are Ukraine reported on July 16.

16 July, 04:05 PM

Fedorov says Skelia allegations show Ukraine must end ‘culture of lies’

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov responded to the scandal around the Skelia Regiment and said he is not responsible for what is happening there.

16 July, 03:40 PM

Fedorov claims yearlong campaign against him

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said he has been the target of a long-running coordinated media campaign against him, alleging that lawmaker Danylo Hetmantsev and the Trukha Telegram channel were involved on July 16.

16 July, 03:37 PM

Fedorov says conscription cannot be fixed without a new social contract

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov believes it is impossible to resolve Ukraine's conscription problems without a new social contract and without real changes within the military, he said during a briefing on July 16, summarizing his tenure as defense chief.

16 July, 03:35 PM

DM Fedorov says protesters rally for their values, not for him

Participants in the protest rallies across the country are not demonstrating on his behalf, but to stand up for their own values, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's outgoing defense minister, said during a briefing on July 16.

16 July, 03:02 PM

Fedorov says he turned down Zelenskyy's offer to become an adviser

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov the position of adviser, but Fedorov declined the offer, the minister said during a briefing on July 16.

16 July, 02:36 PM

Zelenskyy failed to mend rift between Syrskyi and Fedorov

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeatedly tried to mend relations between Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, but those efforts failed, according to a BBC News Ukraine report published on July 16.

16 July, 01:47 PM

Fedorov details systemic rift with Syrskyi and push for new military leadership - video

Ukraine needs to replace Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi in order to "win the war asymmetrically," outgoing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said at a press briefing on July 16.

16 July, 01:30 PM

PM Koretskyi commends Interior Ministry efficiency amid government reshuffle

Newly appointed Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi praised the work of Ihor Klymenko and the Ministry of Internal Affairs during an interview with Interfax-Ukraine on July 16.

16 July, 01:29 PM

Ukraine parliament appoints Serhiy Koretskyi as new prime minister

The Ukrainian Parliament voted on July 16 to appoint Head of Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz Serhiy Koretskyi as prime minister of the country, Suspilne reported.

16 July, 01:10 PM

EU commissioner calls DM Fedorov's removal 'a great surprise'

EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called the possible removal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister "a great surprise," saying Ukraine's agreements with the EU on weapons financing and drone production must remain in effect, during an interview with European Pravda on July 16.

16 July, 12:56 PM

AI drones leave Russian recruits 20–30 minutes to live – CIA

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Ukrainian forces' use of AI-powered drones has reduced the average battlefield survival time of newly deployed Russian recruits to 20–30 minutes, according to Bloomberg on July 16.

16 July, 12:00 PM

Azov commander responds to DM Fedorov’s possible dismissal, voices support for Klymenko

Azov National Guard Commander Denys “Redis” Prokopenko responded to the presidential office’s plans to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, stating that Fedorov successfully implemented critical reforms that strengthened Ukraine’s military and weakened Russia’s capabilities, according to a statement Prokopenko made on July 16.

16 July, 11:45 AM

Thousands join 'cardboard protests' across Ukraine after Defense Minister is fired

The Presidential Office’s decision to replace Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked widespread outrage among Ukrainian civil society, triggering mass "cardboard protests" in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, and other major cities on July 16.

16 July, 11:14 AM

Air Force deputy commander submits report over Fedorov dismissal

Pavlo Yelizarov, deputy commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, submitted a resignation report over the expected dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Yelizarov said on Facebook on July 16.

16 July, 10:15 AM

Ukrainian DM Mykhailo Fedorov faces bitter resistance from generals — The Economist

Ukrainian DM Mykhailo Fedorov is facing fierce resistance from Ukraine's military leadership over his sweeping reforms, despite his undeniable successes in drone field and digitalizing the armed forces, The Economist wrote on July 16.

16 July, 09:50 AM

Outgoing defense minister Fedorov sums up six-month tenure as Zelenskyy moves to replace him

Ukraine's Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, shared a summary of what his team had accomplished over his six-month tenure in the role, in a new post on Telegram on July 15.

15 July, 11:19 PM

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