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Zelenskyy's ministerial shakeups spark concern over growing political jealousy, analyst says

Zelenskyy's ministerial shakeups spark concern over growing political jealousy, analyst says

Sat 1 Aug 2026 16:04 CEST

President Zelensky's shakeups in Ukraine's leadership come frequently and unpredictably. Expert Ryhor Nizhnikau sees a dangerous trend

Zelenskyy’s frequent reshuffles fuel accusations of political jealousy

Zelenskyy’s frequent reshuffles fuel accusations of political jealousy

Mon 27 Jul 2026 12:51 CEST

President Zelenskyy's shakeups in Ukraine's leadership come frequently and unpredictably. Expert Ryhor Nizhnikau sees a dangerous trend

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s military chief, appoints Mykhailo Drapatyj

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s military chief, appoints Mykhailo Drapatyj

Tue 21 Jul 2026 21:44 CEST

Ukraine's military chief Oleksandr Syrskyj is being replaced, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in his evening speech. Senior military officer Mykhailo Drapatyj will take over the role of leading Ukraine's armed forces

Zelenskyy says he is in talks with former defense minister after protests over dismissal

Zelenskyy says he is in talks with former defense minister after protests over dismissal

Sat 18 Jul 2026 21:03 CEST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is in dialogue with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, following protests against his dismissal.

Thousands protest in Kyiv after Zelensky dismisses former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Thousands protest in Kyiv after Zelensky dismisses former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Fri 17 Jul 2026 14:34 CEST

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Kyiv for the second night in a row, demanding that the president rescind the decision to dismiss Ukraine's former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Expert: Power struggle and winter fears behind Ukraine’s ministerial shake-up

Expert: Power struggle and winter fears behind Ukraine’s ministerial shake-up

Thu 16 Jul 2026 18:04 CEST

Inadequate winter preparations and a power struggle within the military are behind Ukraine's president replacing both the prime minister and the defense minister, according to Kjell Engelbrekt, professor of political science at the Swedish National Defence University.

Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil

Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil

Thu 16 Jul 2026 09:01 CEST

President Volodymyr Zelensky is being criticized for reshuffling Ukraine's government. The main dispute is over the defense minister's post - with the now-resigned Mykhailo Fedorov accusing older rivals of a "Soviet" leadership style

Ukraine defense minister resigns in Zelensky government reshuffle

Ukraine defense minister resigns in Zelensky government reshuffle

Wed 15 Jul 2026 21:20 CEST

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is the latest to resign in President Volodymyr Zelensky's reshuffle of the Ukrainian government.

Ukraine launches state-backed arms export plan to boost defence investment

Ukraine launches state-backed arms export plan to boost defence investment

Wed 1 Jul 2026 20:37 CEST

Ukraine is launching a state framework for arms exports in hopes of bringing in more money in the fifth year of Russia's war of aggression.

Announcement expected on Gripen deal with Ukraine

Announcement expected on Gripen deal with Ukraine

Thu 7 May 2026 17:43 CEST

If Ukraine quickly gains access to Swedish Gripen planes, they could change the situation in the war against Russia, according to Ukraine's defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. They could be a "game changer," Fedorov told TT

Britain pledges 120,000 more drones to Ukraine

Britain pledges 120,000 more drones to Ukraine

Wed 15 Apr 2026 17:14 CEST

Britain promises 120,000 new drones in another aid package for Ukraine.

Ukraine's goal: Knock out 50,000 Russian soldiers a month

Ukraine's goal: Knock out 50,000 Russian soldiers a month

Thu 12 Feb 2026 11:10 CET

Ukraine has a strategic goal of knocking out 50,000 Russian soldiers a month. Russia's losses are increasing, says the new Ukrainian Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov

Reports of Russian chaos in Ukraine after Starlink shutdown, like blind kittens, says Ukrainian commander

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Reports of Russian chaos in Ukraine after Starlink shutdown, like blind kittens, says Ukrainian commander

Sun 8 Feb 2026 07:06 CET

Starlink was shut down this week for Russian forces in Ukraine. Now reports are coming in about how the lack of internet is affecting the attackers

Ukraine needs soldiers, many are in the EU

Ukraine needs soldiers, many are in the EU

Sun 18 Jan 2026 06:02 CET

Millions of Ukrainian men have left the country as its hard-pressed armed forces are having difficulty recruiting new soldiers. At least one million Ukrainian men of legal age have been granted asylum in the EU

Two million Ukrainians avoid mobilization, Ukraine's defense minister says

Two million Ukrainians avoid mobilization, Ukraine's defense minister says

Thu 15 Jan 2026 18:20 CET

Ukraine's new Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has described several major problems within the country's armed forces that he hopes to address.

Zelenskyy replaces defense minister, offers position to Mykhailo Fedorov

Zelenskyy replaces defense minister, offers position to Mykhailo Fedorov

Fri 2 Jan 2026 21:30 CET

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the country's current defense minister, Denys Shmyhal, will be replaced.