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Zelenskiy Ousts Defence Minister Fedorov, Names Ex-SBU Chief

7/30/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov from his cabinet in a July 2026 military and political shake-up.
Fedorov said his attempt to overhaul defence procurement and introduce a tender system provoked resistance that led to his removal.
Zelenskiy appointed former SBU chief Yevhenii Khmara as Fedorov’s successor.
The reshuffle also removed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko from office.
Protesters held several days of demonstrations demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov from his cabinet in a July 2026 military and political shake-up.
Fedorov said his attempt to overhaul defence procurement and introduce a tender system provoked resistance that led to his removal.
Zelenskiy appointed former SBU chief Yevhenii Khmara as Fedorov’s successor.
The reshuffle also removed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko from office.
Protesters held several days of demonstrations demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement.