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Thursday, 23 July 2026
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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.

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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.

Political implications

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

Rowan Ashcombe

Politics Correspondent · Talivio News

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Sources

  1. BBCUkraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated (opens in a new window)
  2. france24.comReinstating Fedorov 'only right decision Zelensky can make', MP says (opens in a new window)
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