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Ukraine's Defense Minister Mychajlo Fedorow Resigns Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

President Zelenskyy initiates a broad government overhaul, t

Ukraine's Defense Minister Mychajlo Fedorow Resigns Amid Cabinet Reshuffle
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Ukraine — Ekhbary News Agency

Zelenskyy Initiates Major Cabinet Overhaul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set in motion a comprehensive government reshuffle, a move that requires the entire cabinet to step down following Prime Minister Yuliya Svrydenko's resignation. Among those affected is Defense Minister Mychajlo Fedorow, aged 35, who held his position since January and notably became the youngest defense minister in Ukraine's history. His potential successor is currently Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, for what it's worth.

Public Outcry Follows Minister's Departure

News of Fedorow's impending resignation ignited widespread public protests across Ukraine, reflecting his considerable popularity among citizens. This swift and decisive action by the presidency underscores a period of significant political realignment in Kyiv. The underlying reasons for this cabinet restructuring, and Fedorow's specific removal, remain a subject of intense public debate and scrutiny.

Keywords: # Ukraine # government reshuffle # Mychajlo Fedorow # Volodymyr Zelenskyy # cabinet resignation # public protests # Ihor Klymenko