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Ousted Ukraine defence minister demands reinstatement

Mykhailo Fedorov rejects alternative government roles as political tensions rise during the war with Russia.

Talivio News · Global 23 July 2026, 19:28 1 min read

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A crowd of people holding various protest signs expressing anti-war and anti-government messages at a public rally.

Mykhailo Fedorov has been ousted as Ukraine's defence minister. He refuses an offer from President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept an alternative government post.

Fedorov said he would accept no other government position besides his former job as defence minister. He made the statement on Thursday.

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Ukrainian MP Liudmyla Buimister spoke with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen.

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BBC — Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026
France 24 — Reinstating Fedorov 'only right decision Zelensky can make', MP says (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026

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Ousted Ukraine defence minister demands reinstatement

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