Zelensky Fires Defense Minister Fedorov After Reform Clash with Military Chief

Zelensky dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on July 15, 2026, after Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi of obstructing reform. Fedorov, who served six months, championed tech-driven defense innovation. Crowds gathered in Kyiv to protest the ouster. The rift between civilian reformers and the military's old guard remains unresolved as the war continues.