Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
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""I had a specific plan how to end the war when I was appointed defence minister in January.""
— Mykhailo Fedorov , Politician
""Our collective results have created something unprecedented - a window of opportunity to force Russia into peace through strength.""
— Mykhailo Fedorov , Politician
""This is a very important role, because innovation must be co-ordinated with the leadership of the defence ministry, the commander-in-chief... and the president.""
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
Mykhailo Fedorov is the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine involved in alleged tensions with Fedorov.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Acting Defence Minister of Ukraine, previously a top official in the Security Service.
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Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
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