Ukraine's Defence Minister Ouster: A Calculated Risk or a Desperate Gamble? The sudden ouster of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's defence minister has sparked widespread protests in Kyiv and beyond.
His removal comes at a time when Ukraine is increasing pressure on Russia with brazen attacks on its energy infrastructure. Fedorov's dismissal follows months of tension between him and Ukraine's military chief, Col.
Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi. The rift was exposed during Fedorov's media conference, where he criticized Syrskyi for overseeing a dysfunctional military culture.