Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces an ongoing domestic political crisis following the dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. New reports again link the July government reshuffle to public discontent, adding that Fedorov cited the arms lobby tied to traditional weapons suppliers as one of the reasons for his departure. hnonline.sk ↗
Thousands of people gathered again in Kyiv on Friday, July 31, demanding Fedorov's return to the head of the Ministry of Defense. The protests follow earlier rallies in Kyiv and other cities after Zelenskyy dismissed Fedorov and proceeded with broader personnel changes. According to available information, Fedorov was dismissed following disagreements with then-Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, who has since also been dismissed. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
Fedorov became Defense Minister in January 2026, tasked with modernizing and digitalizing the Ukrainian armed forces. After leaving the ministry, he rejected other government offers, including the position of deputy prime minister, and according to earlier reports, he is willing to accept only a return to his original post. The Ministry of Defense is temporarily headed by Yevhen Khmara. forum24.cz ↗
The crisis is being deepened by polls and public debate, according to which Fedorov's popularity has risen since his dismissal. Criticism from Olena Tregubova of the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO), that his departure could weaken the fight against Russia, remains relevant. In the case of Andriy Yermak, the new articles bring no further substantive development. irozhlas.cz ↗
Fedorov also blames the arms lobby for his dismissal
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Za mým odvoláním stála i zbrojařská lobby, tvrdí exministr. Proti Zelenskému zatím nepůjde
forum24.cz
| 05:00 03.08.
Kyjevem prošel protestní pochod, účastníci žádali návrat Fedorova do čela obrany
seznamzpravy.cz
| 21:59 31.07.
V Kyjeve demonštrovali za návrat Fedorova na čelo rezortu obrany
teraz.sk
| 21:17 31.07.
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : des milliers de personnes défilent à Kiev pour réclamer le retour de Mykhaïlo Fedorov au ministère de la défense
Le Monde
| 23:29 31.07.
V Kyjeve opäť protestujú tisícky ľudí. Od Zelenského žiadajú návrat odvolaného ministra obrany Fedorova
hnonline.sk
| 21:41 31.07.
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