Ukraine protests dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Kyiv’s president has not offered an explanation for the recent removal of Mykhailo Fedorov, the country’s deputy prime minister and minister of digital transformation, prompting pronounced discontent among civil‑society groups and members of the armed forces. Fedorov, who has been a prominent figure in Ukraine’s modernization and defense‑technology initiatives since the war began, was dismissed in a cabinet reshuffle announced on Tuesday, but the presidential office has provided no comment on the rationale behind the decision.

The silence has intensified concerns within the tech community and the military, both of which have relied on Fedorov’s leadership to coordinate cyber‑defense measures and the integration of digital tools into battlefield operations. Representatives of NGOs and senior officers have voiced frustration, noting that the lack of clarification hampers ongoing projects and undermines confidence in the government’s strategic direction. As the situation develops, observers await an official statement that could clarify the motivations for the dismissal and its potential impact on Ukraine’s defense and digital reform agenda.