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Ukraine defence minister resigns as part of Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle

Ukraine's Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov speaks at a joint press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Ukraine's Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov speaks at a joint press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 1, 2026. © Alina Smutko, Reuters

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, stepping down after overseeing a rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Wednesday he was resigning as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle that saw the country's prime minister step down.

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