Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated as Ukrainian Defense Minister
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Khmara suggested that Fedorov find any format to continue joint work Defense Minister Yevheniy Khmara reported that he had a meeting with Mykhailo Fedorov, during which he proposed to find any model or format to continue joint work on joint projects. However, there has been no response from him yet. Subscribe to Ukrinform | Facebook | X | YouTube
Mykhailo Fedorov's previous position as Minister of Defense does not impose restrictions on being an advisor to the governments of other states, while he will continue to live and work in Ukraine, the press office of the former minister said, according to a comment from Fedorov's press office regarding his work as an advisor to the Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto. In addition, the press office noted that Fedorov has dozens of other international cooperation projects planned. "But at the same time, Mykhailo Fedorov will continue to live and work in Ukraine. His main focus remains here - helping Ukraine stop the enemy. International work will allow him to attract more attention, partners and investments to new projects - a think tank and an innovation fund that will invest in Ukrainian technologies and weapons capable of changing the course of war" subscribe
Fedorov may be an advisor to foreign governments after working at the Ministry of Defense – press service Former Defense Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov may be an advisor to foreign governments after working at the Ministry of Defense, in particular on defense innovations, his press service told journalists. "Mykhailo Fedorov's previous position as Defense Minister does not impose restrictions on being an advisor. This does not involve disclosing state secrets or transferring special information necessary for the development, production or use of military products," the press service said.
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Dismissed Ukrainian Defense Minister Joins Italian Defense Team Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted the Italian Defense Minister's offer to work as an advisor on defense innovations; a position that will be pursued alongside his main activity of launching a defense investment fund in Ukraine. @YjcNewsChannel
Former Ukraine Defense Minister Fedorov appointed as "Advisor for Defense Innovation" to the Italian Ministry of Defense.
Former Defense Minister Fedorov, popular among the Ukrainian public, accepts offer to become advisor to the Italian Defense Minister.
Ukraine’s former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov @FedorovMykhailo is expected in Washington, D.C. this weekend, our sources confirm. • • President Zelensky dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defense minister, sparking protests across the country. Ukrainians marched for nearly a month demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement. He then released a video calling for elections in the war-torn country and accusing President Zelensky’s inner circle of corruption. • • That line didn’t land well. Even some of Fedorov’s own supporters pushed back. Zelensky had already said wartime elections would be “a tsunami for the state that would split Ukraine apart.”
Mykhailo Fedorov: Former Ukrainian minister becomes advisor in the Italian Ministry of Defense
SCOOP!! Ukraine’s recently ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is headed to Washington tonight, sources tell me • • Fedorov was just named adviser to Italy’s DefMin @GuidoCrosetto on defense innovation, focusing on drones, air defense. • • He says his focus remains Ukraine.
SCOOP!! Ukraine’s recently ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is headed to Washington tonight, sources tell me • • Fedorov was just named adviser to Italy’s DefMin @GuidoCrosetto on defense innovation, focusing on drones, air defense. • • He says his focus remains Ukraine.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov will become an adviser to the Italian Defense Minister.
Fedorov's press team says he will continue to live and work in Ukraine: • • “Following their first working meeting, Mykhailo Fedorov agreed to advise the Italian Minister of Defence on a pro bono, non-staff basis on modern warfare technologies and the development of defence innovation. At the same time, his primary focus remains his work in Ukraine on projects related to the war, strengthening the country’s defence capabilities, and developing Ukraine’s defence tech sector. Mykhailo Fedorov will continue to live and work in Kyiv,” said his press secretary, Snizhana Rakcheieva.
Fedorov became an advisor to the Italian Minister of Defense on defense innovations Former Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov became an advisor to the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto. Fedorov reported this on the Telegram channel following his visit to Italy and meeting with Crosetto.
"I thanked Guido for his personal support and offer to become his advisor on defense innovations. I am grateful for the trust and strategic partnership. In this role, I will help Italy develop modern warfare technologies, improve the defense sector, and adapt to new security challenges in the world," Fedorov wrote on the Telegram channel.
He emphasized that Ukraine has unique experience in technological warfare, which we are ready to share with partners.
"At the same time, my main focus remains unchanged - I continue to work in...
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Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister credited with numerous innovations in government and defense before being sacked by President Zelenskyy, says he's agreed to be an advisor to the Italian government: "I expressed my gratitude to Guido for his personal support and for the offer to serve as his Advisor on Defense Innovations."
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that he had accepted the offer of Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to become his advisor subscribe
Mykhailo Fedorov's call, the former defense minister and vocal critic of Volodymyr Zelensky, to hold elections in Ukraine has been met with a cool reception.
Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov
Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov
The People's Deputies returned to work after an almost four-week break and supported the president's decision to appoint Khmara and Sybiga as ministers of defense and foreign affairs. Before the vote in the Rada, former Defense Minister Fedorov published an address in which he stated the "need to restore the democratic process" through elections. Why did the deputies not listen to the protesters' demands, what threats arose due to personnel disputes, and what to expect from Fedorov next - we talk about this in the new episode of the talk show "Novyi Vdlik" with Andriy Dikhtyarenko and Vlasta Lazur together with invited guests. Watch every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. on the Pershyi TV channel and on the Novyi Vdlik YouTube channel:
The main organizer of the recent protests in support of former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov that have spread from Kyiv across Ukraine announces the end of the movement. He says the protests were successful at least in removing Oleksandr Syrsky and appointing Mykhailo Drapaty as new commander in chief of the armed forces. He also says the protests weren’t about personalities and wishes new Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara success. • • Regarding Fedorov and his explosive video statement Tuesday night slamming Zelenskyy and calling for elections, he sides with the vast majority of society which polls show does not want elections in wartime: “I view elections during wartime negatively—I can't imagine how to technically enable thousands of soldiers currently on the front lines to vote and run for office. I'm also deeply concerned about the societal divisions during the election process and how that could affect the course of the war. In any case, street protests are definitely not the place for electoral discourse.”
The Verkhovna Rada voted to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine; the meeting is being broadcast on the parliament's YouTube channel. His candidacy was supported by 312 deputies. On August 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Rada a motion to appoint Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Security Service of Ukraine Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android
Ukraine’s parliament has approved Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister and Andriy Sybiha as foreign minister after a month of political turmoil and public protests over President Zelenskyy’s cabinet overhaul and ouster of Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ukraine's parliament approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as new defence minister after the ousting of Mykhailo Fedorov last month. Fedorov called today for elections during the war, challenging President Zelensky, who fired him despite public protests
Despite the rally outside their windows, the Rada still appointed Yevhen Khmara as Ukraine's Minister of Defense. Today, Fedorov's supporters gathered to protest. Demonstrators are demanding the return of the former head of the department to his post. Zvezdanews in MAX [in reply to: The former Ukrainian Defense Minister's calls for elections could open an "internal front" for Zelenskyy, writes the Ukrainian publication "Strana". This morning, Fedorov's supporters announced a large-scale "cardboard Maidan" outside the Rada. Today, a vote will be held there to appoint Khmara as head of the department. The day before, Fedorov spoke in favor of holding elections in the country. According to him, people can't live indefinitely in a place where they don't understand why certain decisions are made. The Times previously reported that the fired Ukrainian defense minister is aiming for the presidency. Video not loading? Watch in MAX]
The Verkhovna Rada supported Yevhen Khmara's candidacy for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Strana reports. 312 deputies voted for him. Khmara, in turn, announced at a Rada meeting that he had already resigned from military service to take the post of Minister of Defense. By law, the head of the department must be a civilian. "I stand before you as a civilian. I was dismissed in accordance with the law on military duty and military service, Article 26," Khmara said. Meanwhile, Ukrainians protested near the Verkhovna Rada against Khmara's appointment as Minister of Defense, NV UA reports. Protesters are asking for Mikhail Fedorov to be reinstated as Defense Minister. RBK Channel on "Max" RBK App for iOS and Android [in reply to: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed Yevhen Khmara for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine: "I have instructed Yevhen Khmara to act as Minister, continue defense reform, and ensure that Ukraine achieves all the results we discussed." RBK Channel on "Max" RBK App for iOS and Android]
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov's calls for elections could open an "internal front" for Zelenskyy, writes the Ukrainian publication "Strana." This morning, supporters of the former head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced a large-scale "cardboard Maidan" outside the Rada. A vote on Khmara's appointment as head of the department will take place there today. The day before, Fedorov spoke in favor of holding elections in the country. According to him, people cannot live indefinitely in a place where they do not understand why certain decisions are made. The Times previously reported that the dismissed Ukrainian defense minister is aiming for the presidency. Video not loading? Watch in MAX [in reply to: The dismissed Ukrainian defense minister is aiming for the presidential post, writes the Times. A high-ranking source in military circles told the publication that Fedorov's behavior resembles an "election campaign." Earlier, Fedorov called on Rada deputies to show firmness and speak directly about the disorder in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in particular, about corruption and problems with the rotation of units. His resignation sparked protests across Ukraine. Fedorov himself stated that the reason for his departure was a protracted conflict with the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky. ]
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov, dismissed by Zelenskyy, called for elections in Ukraine and declared a systemic crisis in government. Fedorov acknowledged that Ukraine lacks a legal and secure mechanism for restoring democratic progress. He also noted Kyiv's problems with corruption, which pose a question of its survival. Read more about the discord in the Ukrainian command—the conflict between former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov and Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky—here. More IZ RU news in MAX
Fedorov made a statement after Khmara's nomination for the position of Minister of Defense. In the published video, he, in particular, speaks about the "need to restore the democratic process" through elections. "It is necessary to ensure the right to vote for the military. Millions of Ukrainians abroad. People in front-line regions. It is necessary to ensure the security of the electoral process, the independence of institutions and trust in the result," he said. [in reply to: The Rada has received a proposal from President Zelenskyy to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is reported by People's Deputies Honcharenko, Zheleznyak and Gerashchenko. According to other People's Deputies who spoke to our journalists, meetings of parliamentary factions with candidates for positions are scheduled for today and tomorrow morning. And tomorrow, August 19, there will be meetings of specialized committees and consideration of the appointment of ministers in the hall.]
Will there be enough votes in the Rada to appoint Khmara, will Fedorov's team remain in the Ministry of Defense, and what plans does the former minister have? - "Ukrainian Truth" investigated:
In the Verkhovna Rada, there will be enough votes from people's deputies to appoint Yevheniy Khmara to the position of Minister of Defense. As UP sources assured, the votes for Khmara's appointment will be collected even "with a margin". The vote for the candidates for Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs will most likely take place on Wednesday, August 19. Previously, people's deputies prepared an appeal to the president with a request to return Mykhailo Fedorov to the position of Minister of Defense, but only three signed it subscribe
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mykhailo Fedorov is reinstated as Ukraine’s Minister of Defense by the listed date at 11:59 PM Kyiv time. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
Fedorov will be considered reinstated if he is either i) officially assigned to temporarily perform the minister’s duties or ii) formally nominated for appointment by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Verkhovna Rada.
A temporary reinstatement will be considered to have occurred when the President of Ukraine or the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine officially and definitively announces that Mykhailo Fedorov has been assigned to temporarily perform the duties of the Minister of Defense. A formal nomination will be considered to have occurred upon the submission of Mykhailo Fedorov’s nomination to the Verkhovna Rada.
A public statement, media report, expression of intent, or informal announcement will not qualify, unless it constitutes an official and definitive announcement by the President of Ukraine or the Cabinet of Ministers assigning Fedorov to perform the minister’s duties. Fedorov does not need to be approved by the Verkhovna Rada, take the oath of office, or assume the position on a permanent basis to qualify.
Whether any individual other than Mykhailo Fedorov is nominated, temporarily assigned, or appointed Minister of Defense, within the market timeframe, will not be considered. The primary resolution sources for this market will be official information and records from the President of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, and the Verkhovna Rada; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.