Ukraine defence minister resigns as part of Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle
Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, stepping down after overseeing a rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday. The move came as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle led by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
During his time in office, Fedorov oversaw a rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities in response to Russia's full-scale invasion and played a key role in implementing several military reforms. The government has not yet given a detailed explanation for the change.
The scope of the cabinet reshuffle and expected new appointments point to a possible restructuring of Ukraine's wartime governing structure. Allied countries are closely watching how the change will affect defence cooperation.
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