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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.
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.
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
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. ]
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.]
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
Draft resolution on the appointment of Khmara as head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine registered in the Verkhovna Rada The draft resolution on the appointment of Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine was registered in the Verkhovna Rada on Tuesday under No. 15526. As reported on the website of the Ukrainian parliament, the initiator of the draft resolution was President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. The document has already been submitted to the parliament for consideration and sent to the committee for consideration.
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Khmara and Sybiga may be officially appointed ministers tomorrow The candidates are scheduled to meet with the factions today, and a vote is scheduled for August 19 to appoint Yevheniy Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs (the president will submit the nomination to the Rada). They are currently serving as acting heads of ministries. According to RBC-Ukraine sources, the possibility of adopting a law that would allow a military man to hold the position of Minister of Defense during martial law was being studied. However, Khmara will most likely resign from military service for the sake of the position of minister. #RBKExclusive Read only the gist of RBC-Ukraine on Google.
Fedorov said that he personally handed over the defense development plan to Khmara Former Defense Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov reported in Serhiy Sternenko's podcast that he personally handed over the defense development plan to the new head of the Ministry of Defense Khmara. According to Fedorov, this was the first thing he did after the change of leadership. This is the first thing I did. I showed him personally so that I could tell everything in detail with emotion and soul, explain the logic, how this logic of the war plan is then decomposed into procurement, decomposed into development. Fedorov noted that the document contains a detailed action plan with specific tasks, in particular regarding the production of cheap missiles, building supply chains, concluding contracts, finding financing and implementing hundreds of defense projects. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told The New York Times in an interview that he does not intend to engage in a political struggle against Volodymyr Zelenskyy while fighting continues. As the publication notes, Ukrainian analysts attribute the former minister's dismissal to political reasons, including the risk that Fedorov could pose a threat to Zelenskyy in future elections. Experts believe that his resignation, which sparked street protests and sharp discontent among parts of the army, increased the likelihood of a split between two centers of power: the president and the former defense minister. Fedorov also ruled out a return to the Ukrainian government under Zelenskyy unless he is reappointed as defense minister. Zelenskyy had previously offered Fedorov the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Military Innovation. Fedorov announced his resignation on July 15, stating that the then Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, and the Chief of the General Staff, Andriy Gnatov, had insisted on his departure. RBK Channel on "Max"
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If you need further proof that former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been cut from Zelenskyy’s inner circle and is very unlikely to return to his old job, look no further than his interview with the president’s least favorite media outlet.
The decision is final: Zelensky does not plan to return Fedorov to the Ministry of Defense, — media The president explained this by the fact that the former minister's team remained in the department and continues the work they started, RBC sources reported. Currently, Zelensky sees Yevgeny Khmara at the head of the Ministry of Defense Instead of returning to the Ministry of Defense, Fedorov was offered other positions, including deputy prime minister. According to Zelensky, the overall "visionary" of the process can be ensured without a ministerial portfolio. Fedorov's entourage did not agree with this: they emphasized that the deputy prime minister cannot sign documents, form a team, and fully influence the work of the department.. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google
The Italian Ministry of Defense has offered a position to former Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov. Italian Defense Minister Crosetto said this in an interview with La Repubblica. "I called him the day after I was fired and said: 'When do you want to come to Rome and work with me as an adviser?'" Crosetto said. According to the Italian minister, Fedorov perceived the offer as a "demonstration of respect and friendship." Crosetto called him one of the people who "rewrote the rules of the game on the battlefield" thanks to the introduction of new technologies. Fedorov, 35, was dismissed as defense minister in July. RBC Channel on "Max"
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Ousted defence minister Fedorov says he will not take another post in Ukraine’s government
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Military Innovation. The Ukrainian leader announced this during a joint press conference with Irish Prime Minister Mickhol Martin, according to RBC-Ukraine. Zelenskyy added that the position entails daily communication with the Ministry of Defense, army leadership, and the head of state himself. RBC Channel on Max TV RBC App for iOS and Android
Zelensky offered Fedorov the position of Vice Prime Minister for Military Innovations Answering the question of whether Fedorov would remain in the president's team, Zelensky noted that he had discussed several options for positions with him, Ukrinform reports.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered Mykhailo Fedorov the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Military Innovations Answering a question from an Ukrinform correspondent whether Mykhailo Fedorov would remain in the President's team and in what position, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: "I offered him several positions, the last position, so as not to go into the details of all our meetings, is Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for Military Innovations." Subscribe to Ukrinform | Facebook | X | YouTube
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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.
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