Ukrainian protesters rally in Kyiv against Zelenskyys dismissal of defense minister Fedorov

Top energy manager Koretskyi takes over as Ukraines Prime Minister Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed chairman of the national gas company Naftogazs board, Koretskyi as the new Ukrainian Prime Minister in anticipation of intense winter attacks by Russia.

intellinews · about 2 hours ago

Ukraine turns to police veteran as new Defence Minister to tackle mobilisation challenge President Volodymyr Zelenskiys nomination of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to replace the popular and effective Mykhailo Fedorov has come as a great disappointment to Ukraines allies and the new minister faces formidable challenges.

intellinews · about 2 hours ago

Ukraine lawmakers approve Koretskyi as new PM amid protests It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyys second Cabinet shakeup in a year. He faces criticism for dismissing reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Follow DW for more.

deutsche welle europe · about 2 hours ago

Ukraine: Protests erupt after defence minister sacked With demonstrators shouting Shame! and Power to the people!, rare protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday over the dismissal of the countrys popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Seen as a moderniser, Fedorov was removed by President Volodymyr Zelensky after only six months in the job in what many see as a result of infighting within the Ukrainian military.

france24 · about 2 hours ago

Ukrainian parliament approves new prime minister Ukraines parliament has approved Serhij Koretskyj as the countrys new prime minister, Reuters reports. Koretskyj has until now been the director of the state energy company Naftogaz. This is Ukraines third prime minister since the war started in 2022. In a speech to parliament prior to the vote, Koretskyj emphasized that his most important priorities […]

cphpost · about 2 hours ago

Zelensky faces fury on Ukrainian streets after dropping popular defence minister Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. More than a thousand people gathered on a central square in Kyiv, singing the national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags and chanting shame and bring Fedorov back. Appointed only six months ago, Fedorov carved a reputation as a moderniser who tried to reform the Ukrainian military, worn down by more than four years of the Russian invasion. His removal...

south china morning post · about 2 hours ago

Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyys dismissal of defence minister The Ukrainian parliament has elected Serhii Koretskyi as the countrys new prime minister.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

Ukrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up Ukrainian protesters took to the streets of Kyiv on Thursday, decrying Zelenskyys surprise decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

cnbc · about 2 hours ago

Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov Hundreds protest in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov, a moderniser credited with slowing Russias advance.

euronews · about 2 hours ago

Protests Erupt Throughout Ukraine After Shock Dismissal Of Defense Minister Crowds gathered in Ukraines major cities on July 16 after news broke that Mykhaylo Fedorov, the countrys widely respected defense minister, had been dismissed.

radio free europe · about 2 hours ago

Ukraines Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Militarys Old Guard Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.

new york times · about 2 hours ago

🇺🇦 Large protests have erupted in several Ukrainian cities against the removal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. ➡️ u.afp.com/SroF

bluesky_AFP English · about 2 hours ago

🇺🇦 Ukraines parliament has approved the appointment of Naftogaz state energy boss Sergiy Koretsky as the new prime minister, part of a disputed government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky. ➡️ u.afp.com/SrJY

bluesky_AFP English · about 2 hours ago

⚡️ Thousands rally in Kyiv, other cities against Defense Minister Fedorovs dismissal, demand reappointment. "Reappoint!" protesters chanted outside the Presidents Office in central Kyiv on July 16, waving Ukrainian flags and signs criticizing the decision.

bluesky_Kyiv Independent · about 2 hours ago

Who is Ukraines new prime minister, Sergii Koretskyi? reut.rs/4wamn8S

bluesky_Reuters · about 2 hours ago

🇺🇦⚡️ — Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov claims that he had a personal conflict with Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, who gave him an ultimatum that he could not accept. ▶️ Fedorov also says that he valued Zelensky more than anyone else and is disappointed that the president did not support him in the conflict with Syrskyi. After Fedorovs dismissal, protests broke out in Ukraine. @IntelSlava

telegram_Intel Slava · about 2 hours ago

JUST IN - Mass protests broke out in Ukraine after Zelensky sacked popular defense minister @insiderpaper

telegram_Insider Paper · about 2 hours ago

Zelenskyy believes his defence minister nominee could overcome issues with mobilisation, but is still weighing decision Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he has not yet submitted the candidacy of Ihor Klymenko, the former interior minister, for the post of defence minister to parliament, but believes he is capable of overcoming "shameful busification practices" during mobilisation. [Busification is the controversial practice of forced mobilisation in which recruitment officers detain men in public, often bundling them onto minibuses to transport them to enlistment offices – ed.]

ukrpravda · about 2 hours ago

Military chief Syrskyi wishes Fedorov to "remain on team Ukraine" after defence ministers criticism Ukraines military chief Syrskyi recalled the defence of Kyiv, responded to Fedorovs criticism and wished him to remain on team Ukraine.

ukrpravda · about 2 hours ago

Zelenskyy on impact of refinery strikes in Russia: more Russians want war to end Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that as a result of Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russias oil and gas sector, Ukraine is managing to shift public sentiment in Russian society and force Russia back to the negotiating table.

ukrpravda · about 2 hours ago

Ukrainian parliament appoints new government except defence and foreign ministers The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) has appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers (Ukrainian government), led by Serhii Koretskyi. The parliament is expected to appoint the foreign and defence ministers separately at a later date.

ukrpravda · about 2 hours ago

Ukraine strengthens sectoral sanctions against Russias financial sector Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting a National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision to amend the sectoral sanctions imposed on Russian financial institutions.

ukrinform · about 2 hours ago

Defense Minister Fedorov: Syrskyi not prepared to speak openly about problems in military Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that reform initiatives proposed by the Ministry of Defense had begun to be blocked and that Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi was not prepared to discuss existing problems openly.

ukrinform · about 2 hours ago

Ukraines Departing Defense Minister Delivers Rare Challenge to Zelensky Mykhailo Fedorov criticized the countrys top general and blamed the military leadership for blocking his attempts to overhaul the armed forces.

wsj · about 2 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky sparks outrage and protests after sacking popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov fell out with the head of Ukraines armed forces

independent · about 2 hours ago

Zelensky: Former defense minister stays on the team Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confident that former Defense Minister Mykhajlo Fedorov will remain part of his team, despite Fedorov rejecting an offer to become a presidential advisor. Fedorov resigned on Wednesday, and Zelenskyy noted that defense sector problems must be decisively resolved. Zelenskyy is currently considering replacements, including outgoing Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, as […]

cphpost · about 2 hours ago

Kyiv protesters unhappy with defense ministers exit Over 1,000 protesters gathered in Kyiv to protest the resignation of Ukraines Defense Minister, Mykhajlo Fedorov. Gathering outside President Volodymyr Zelenskyys office, they shouted shame and carried signs reading The Russians are celebrating. No official explanation has been given for Fedorovs departure, which follows announced government changes that also saw Prime Minister Julija Svyrydenko resign. […]

cphpost · about 2 hours ago

Ukraines outgoing defence minister attacks Zelenskyy as thousands protest against firing Mykhailo Fedorov accuses Ukrainian president and top general of blocking much-needed military reforms

financial times · about 2 hours ago

Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelenskys removal of defence minister Ukraines president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorovs dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

bbc · about 2 hours ago

What A Nightmare: Zelenskyys Dismissal Of Defense Minister Sparks Fury In Ukraine Ukrainians reacted with fury to the abrupt ouster of Mykhaylo Fedorov, the tech-minded defense minister whose embrace of drone warfare innovation for many signaled a break from old-school military thinking and shady business interests.

radio free europe · about 2 hours ago