Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syris has… (фёдоров · сырский · министр)
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syris has apologized to former Defense Minister Mykola Fedorov. Ukrainian forces commander-in-chief Alexander Syris published an article on the Militarnyi website detailing the situation with former defense minister Mykola Fedorov: For me, it was a surprise to learn that there was a conflict between us and the gentleman minister.
Consensus
- Mikhail Fedorov was dismissed as Minister of Defense along with the entire Ukrainian government.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed there was a conflict between Fedorov and General Staff Chief Alexander Syrskyi.
- Fedorov rejected offers to remain in government, including positions in the National Security and Defense Council or as an advisor.
- Zelensky stated he could not simultaneously replace both Fedorov and Syrskyi due to wartime constraints.
- Protests occurred in Kyiv and other cities in support of Fedorov and against Zelensky.
- Fedorov claimed his reform initiatives were blocked after proposing the removal of Syrskyi and General Staff Chief Andriy Gnatov.
Points of divergence
- The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Prime Minister Yulia Svyridenko and the entire government, including Fedorov. The acting head of the Ministry of Defense was appointed as Evgeny Khmara. — vesti
- On 15 July, the Verkhovna Rada appointed Serhiy Korotkyi as new Prime Minister; on 17 July, Zelensky named Alexander Poklad as acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), replacing Evgeny Khmara. — vedomosti
- Fedorov stated he never sought a ministerial position or political career and rejected an offer to become an advisor, emphasizing loyalty to Zelensky since 2019. — tvrain
- Zelensky said Fedorov would remain in his team but did not specify the role; he also mentioned unresolved issues in certain brigades and problems with mobilization, including 'busification'. — riamo
- Fedorov claimed Zelensky refused to remove Syrskyi despite his proposal, leading to blocked initiatives. — meduza
Coverage (20 sources)
- Syrskyi Published Column Apologizing to Fedorov and Stating He Fights Russia, Not the Ministry — ASTRA
- Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky Apologizes to Former Defense Minister Fedorov — Дождь
- I Didn't Know There Was a Conflict Here. Sorry If I Offended You — Meduza
- Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Alexander Syrisky Apologizes to Former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov — Дождь (Telegram)
- Syrskyi Apologizes to Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov — Вечерняя Москва
- FT: Fedorov Rejects Zelenskyy's Offer for a Role in the NSC — Вести
- Zelenskyy offered Fedorov a post in the NSC, but received a refusal — Вечерняя Москва
- FT: Fedorov Refuses Zelenskyy to Take a Position in the NSC — Ведомости
- Zelenskyy Did Not Discuss Syris' Resignation with Commanders, Media Report — Вести
- Zelenskyy Announces Further Personnel Changes in the Leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
- Zelenskyy officially comments on the conflict between Fedorov and Syrsky — ASTRA
- Ukraine's Defense Minister Reveals Disagreements with Commander-in-Chief and Resignation as Zelenskyy's Advisor — Дождь (Telegram)
- Zelenskyy first comments on conflict between Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and General Staff — РИАМО
- Zelenskyy officially comments on the conflict between Fedorov and Syrsky — ASTRA
- Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov Accuses Syrsky of Blocking Recruitment Center Reforms — РИАМО
- Zelenskyy officially comments on the conflict between Fedorov and Syrsky — ASTRA
- We need to focus on the war: Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Alexander Syrisky responds to former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov's accusations of intrigue — Meduza
- Zelenskyy Confirms Conflict Between Syrsky and Former Defense Minister Fedorov — Вечерняя Москва
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov Claims V.S. Commander Alexander Syrsky is 'Weaving Intrigues' — ASTRA
- Fedorov speaks about disagreements with the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces — Дождь