Zelenskyy criticizes dismissed Ukraine defense minister Fedorov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy detailed his disagreement with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on August 23–24, 2026, over Fedorov's involvement in mass protests and calls for a presidential election during wartime. Zelenskyy characterized Fedorov's actions as misguided amid ongoing conflict.

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Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believes actions taken by dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time. Zelensky also alluded to problematic decisions over defence spending and said inaccurate information provided by the Defence Ministry cont