military reforms
Coverage of military reforms in the Nexus archive.
- How protests over a popular minister’s firing sparked Ukraine’s sudden military reset
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's dismissal of popular defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov sparked public protests, leading to the replacement of commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi. The shift reflects a generational and philosophical military leadership change, with Drapatyi representing a younger, battlefield-tested generation and bridging tensions between Fedorov's technology-driven reforms and Syrskyi's traditional approach.
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine's army chief following mass protests demanding his resignation and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement. The decision followed pressure from demonstrations seeking military reforms and the reinstatement of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
- Zelensky Faces Deepening Political Crisis as Protests Dig In
President Volodymyr Zelensky faces mounting political pressure as protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov enter a fifth day. Demonstrators demand military reforms and the removal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, while the government weighs changes to avoid deepening divisions during the war.
- Kyiv Protests Grow: Calls to Reinstate Fedorov and Oust Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief
Protests in Kyiv have expanded from calls to reinstate former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov to demands for the dismissal of Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi. Protesters accuse Syrskyi of obstructing military reforms and hindering the advancement of younger officers.
- Ukraine's top general is splitting country, says ousted defence minister
Ukraine's former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed after six months due to conflicts with the top general over military reforms, leading to nationwide protests. He accused the top command of being outdated and bureaucratic.
- Fedorov Rejects Adviser Role, Says His Goal Was to ‘Win the War’
Ukraine’s outgoing defense minister Fedorov rejected Zelensky's offer to become an adviser after being removed from office. He stated protests were driven by fears of stalled military reforms, not personal support.
- Fedorov Accuses Syrsky of ‘Thinking How to Split the Country, Not Defeat Russia’
Fedorov accuses Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Syrsky of prioritizing country division over defeating Russia, blocking military reforms, and ignoring internal issues. He demands leadership changes and defends his record on drones, robotics, and air defense.
- Ukraine defence minister resigns as part of Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle
Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov resigned as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle. He oversaw the expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion.