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Ukraine defence minister dismissal controversy
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On 24 July 2026, Italy’s Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto publicly invited said he had contacted the recently newly dismissed Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov and invited him to serve as an adviser in Rome, praising his role in reshaping Ukraine’s military innovation. use of drones, artificial‑intelligence tools and other digital systems. The invitation came a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky removed Fedorov from the cabinet, offer was presented as a move that sparked rare wartime protests. gesture of respect and friendship. The following same day, Russia’s foreign‑ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reacted sharply, calling the move a “mistake” and mocking Italy’s choice. On 25 July 2026, Fedorov (spelled Mykhaylo Fedorow) Fedorow in some reports) rejected the advisory position, declaring any position role other than reinstatement as defence minister. minister “worthless”. President Volodymyr Zelensky had offered him a role post overseeing military innovation, but Fedorov dismissed it as “worthless,” insisting insisted on a return returning to his former post. cabinet seat. Analysts warned that the public dispute confrontation could be exploited used by Russian propaganda and pose a risk to national cohesion amid the ongoing conflict. Together, the two reports trace the rapid progression from an external offer of political support to a domestic stalemate over Fedorov’s future, highlighting the political volatility surrounding Ukraine’s defence leadership during while the war. war continues.
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- 2026-07-26 18:29 UTC Ukraine defence minister dismissal controversy
- 2026-07-25 22:32 UTC Ukraine defence minister dismissal controversy
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