Ukrainian former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov issued a 12-day…
Ukrainian former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov issued a 12-day ultimatum to President Volodymyr Zelensky demanding his reinstatement, threatening alternative actions if the request is denied. He plans to reveal his broader strategy after the Verkhovna Rada resumes work on August 18.
Consensus
- Mikhail Fedorov, former Ukrainian minister of defense, issued a 12-day ultimatum demanding his reinstatement to the position.
- Fedorov plans to reveal his future strategy after August 18, when the Verkhovna Rada resumes its work following summer holidays.
- The Verkhovna Rada previously confirmed Fedorov's appointment as defense minister in January after a second attempt.
- Fedorov announced his departure from the defense ministry on July 15, citing completed and unfinished projects.
- Fedorov has expressed intent to continue working on military innovations.
Points of divergence
- Fedorov may demand the initiation of presidential election preparations and could run as an opposition candidate. — vesti
- Fedorov is likely supported externally, including financially, and has high public recognition but has lost influence due to his resignation. — vesti
- There is a hope that Fedorov might resolve issues related to 'cannibals' and obstacles to peace, with public demand for peace in Ukraine. — vesti
- Fedorov stated he has alternative plans labeled as 'variant B, C, D' and emphasized working toward victory. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- It has become known that what Fedorov may demand from Zelensky after August 18 — Вести
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov issued a 12-day ultimatum to Zelensky — Вечерняя Москва
- Former head of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense made demand to Zelensky on restoration of position — Вести
- Zelensky delays submission of defense minister candidate to the Verkhovna Rada — Вести
Key entities
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Ukraine
- Mikhail Fedorov
- Moscow
- Verkhovna Rada
- Sergey Sterjenko
- Ministry of Defense
- MO
- News.ru
- Rade
- YouTube channel
- Plekhanov Russian Economic University
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