Zelenskyy plans to replace Ukraine's Defence Minister and names new top aide

The Hindu
The Hindu
1d ago
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to replace the Defence Minister by appointing Mikhailo Fedorov and named Kyrylo Budanov as head of his presidential office to strengthen government stability and tackle corruption.
Zelenskyy plans to replace Ukraine's Defence Minister and names new top aide
A What happened
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced plans to replace the Defence Minister. He offered the role to Mikhailo Fedorov, who currently leads Digital Transformation. Zelenskyy also appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of his presidential office. These changes aim to strengthen government stability and address issues like corruption among former allies.
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Key insights

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    New Defence Minister Choice: Mikhailo Fedorov, known for his work on digital services and drones, has been offered the Defence Minister role despite being a newer political figure.

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    Top Aide Appointment: Kyrylo Budanov, head of military intelligence, replaces Andriy Yermak as Zelenskyy’s presidential office chief amid corruption scandals.

Takeaways

Zelenskyy is reshaping Ukraine's defence leadership and presidential team to enhance stability and address internal challenges.

Topics

World & Politics Conflicts Governance Security & Defense Corruption & Accountability

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