Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces an ongoing domestic political crisis after dismissing popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. New reports again link the July government reshuffle to public discontent, stating that Fedorov, since leaving the ministry, is beginning to emerge as a possible rival to Zelensky in future presidential elections. idnes.cz ↗
According to information available so far, protests in Kyiv and other cities continued after the president dismissed Fedorov and simultaneously proceeded with broader personnel changes. Zelensky has already yielded to one demand from the street by replacing the armed forces' commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. Mykhailo Drapatyi became the new commander-in-chief of the armed forces, a move that was received favorably by some soldiers and civilians. hnonline.sk ↗
However, pressure for Fedorov's return to head the Ministry of Defense persists. Fedorov has turned down other government offers, including the post of deputy prime minister, and according to earlier reports, he is willing to accept only a return to his original position. The Ministry of Defense is being temporarily led by Yevhen Chmara. A new development is the information that Italy has offered the former Ukrainian minister a job, suggesting that his political and international profile remains prominent even after his dismissal. Index.hu ↗
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. hnonline.sk ↗
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