Ukraine defence minister Fedorov resignsFedorov resigns amid Zelensky cabinet reshuffle
On July 15, Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, a move that includes the prime minister stepping down while the war with Russia continues.
This reshuffle occurs as Zelensky prepares to restructure his government amid ongoing defense challenges. The resignation of Fedorov, a key tech expert in military logistics, could impact Kyiv's war efforts against Russia.
- Fedorov was 35 years old when he took office in 2025.
- Ukraine's cabinet typically includes 15 ministers across various sectors.
- The Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine War has evolved into a massive long-range energy and drone war, with Ukraine systematically striking oil refineries, depots, and shadow fleet tankers across 12 Russian regions, including deep targets like Omsk (2,700km away), triggering a nationwide fuel crisis that has forced export bans and rationing in over 90% of Russian regions.
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