Mykhailo Fedorov
Mykhailo Albertovych Fedorov is a Ukrainian politician and businessman who served as the Minister of Defence of Ukraine from January to July 2026, when he was dismissed from office by President Zelenskyy.
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Jul 17, 2026
Center
Ousted as Ukraine's defence minister after six months, sparking rare protests and exposing military-civilian rifts.
Regarded as a moderniser whose dismissal risks slowing wartime reforms and harming Ukraine's defence capability.
Jul 17, 2026
Center
Ukrainian defence minister removed, sparking large protests in Kyiv.
Pragmatists see Zelensky's decision as politically risky, potentially weakening Ukraine's war effort and Western support.
Jul 17, 2026
Lean Right
Sacked as Ukraine's Defence Minister, prompting street protests and a deputy air force commander's resignation.
LR views Fedorov as a competent reformer; his removal by Zelensky is seen as a risky political move that weakens Ukraine's defence.