Zelensky Ousts Defense Minister Fedorov After Reform Clash with Military Chief

Zelensky dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov on July 15, 2026, after Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi of blocking defense reforms. Fedorov, who served six months, pushed tech-driven innovation. Protesters gathered in Kyiv. The divide between civilian reformers and the military old guard persists as the war continues.