Zelenskyy changes Ukrainian military command after conflict with former Defense Minister Fedorov
Acting Defense Minister Hmara nominated as Defense Minister candidate
Quick Look
- On the 18th, Ukrainian President Zelensky nominated Acting Defense Minister Hmara as a candidate for Minister of Defense and requested approval from the National Assembly.
- He was dismissed due to conflict with former Defense Minister Fedorov, and Commander-in-Chief Sirsky was also dismissed.
- Fedorow turns down offer for senior position on National Security and Defense Council.
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Why It Matters
Conflict with vested military interests through the Ukrainian military reform process during the Ukraine-Russia War.
On the 18th, President Zelenskyy nominated Acting Minister of Defense Hmara as a candidate for Minister of Defense and requested approval from Congress. Hmara has been acting as acting president since the dismissal of former Defense Minister Fedorou on the 16th of last month. Former Minister Fedorow was dismissed after conflict with vested military interests during the military reform process. President Zelensky also dismissed Commander-in-Chief Sirsky. Former Secretary Fedorou turned down an offer for a high-ranking position on the National Security and Defense Committee. SBU has recently been leading long-range drone attacks targeting Russian rear energy facilities. Former Minister Fedorov is considered a major contributor to Ukraine's pressure on Russia. Protests against former Minister Fedorou's dismissal followed.
What to Watch
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Open Questions
- New Defense Minister's Policy Direction
- How Russia responds
