Guido Crosetto called Mykhailo Fedorov after his dismissal and offered him to work as an advisor in Rome. The Italian minister highly appreciated Fedorov's contribution to the development of military technologies.
President Zelenskyy proposed to former Defense Minister Fedorov the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Military Innovations. The position involves coordination with the Ministry of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief, and the General Staff.
Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed from the post of Minister of Defense due to disagreements with Syrskyi, has received offers from Palantir. According to opinion polls, more Ukrainians trust him than Zelenskyy.
Former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov congratulated Mykhailo Drapatyi on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, calling it new air and hope. He also thanked former Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi for the defense of Kyiv region and the Kharkiv operation.
Advisor to the head of state Dmytro Lytvyn reported that President Zelenskyy and Mykhailo Fedorov will likely continue negotiations. Earlier Zelenskyy offered Fedorov a position in the government.
President Zelenskyy offered Mykhailo Fedorov a position that will unite the technological component of the state. People's Deputy Zheleznyak suggests that this could be a Deputy Prime Minister for military tech or an Advisor to the President.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mykhailo Fedorov. Details of the meeting are currently unknown.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that it was a surprise for him to learn about the conflict with former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. He described their relationship as working and called not to politicize the war.
President Zelenskyy is discussing replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The media names Major General Mykhailo Drapaty as a possible successor.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov responded on the third day of protests by Ukrainians demanding his reinstatement. He thanked for the support and stated that there is a dialogue and changes will definitely happen.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that after consultations with Mykhailo Fedorov and Oleksandr Syrskyi, decisions regarding the army will be developed.
President Zelenskyy is considering dismissing the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, following protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov. The protests have escalated into a campaign against Syrskyi.
Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.
Some ministers of the Svyrydenko government retained their positions in the updated Cabinet.
Anastasiia Fedorova urged Ukrainians not to build a cult of personality around her husband, the former Defense Minister. She noted that she is scared to live in a country where gratitude turns into a sick cult.
Zelenskyy's decision not to reappoint Fedorov has outraged some military personnel and veterans. They fear the curtailment of technological reforms in the army.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhiy Beskrestnov as his advisor on the development of technological areas of defense. The corresponding decree No. 621/2026 was published on the website of the head of state.
President Zelenskyy discussed technological aspects of defense with Serhiy Beskrestnov. They agreed on maximum cooperation to counter the aggressor.
Dmytro Lytvyn stated that Yevhenii Khmara will have the same scope of tasks as Mykhailo Fedorov, as well as security competencies. President Zelenskyy discussed with Fedorov his role, and he remains on the team.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may propose a new candidate for the post of Defense Minister on July 16. MP Fedienko reported that the name has not been specified, and the decision depends on coordination by all parties.
At the faction of "Servant of the People" they reported that a different candidate is being sought for the post of Minister of Defense than Ihor Klymenko and Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision may be announced today at 21:00 or in August.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers headed by Serhii Koretskyi. Some ministers retained their positions, and a number of ministries were divided.
President Zelenskyy stated that people have the right to protest over Fedorov's resignation, as Ukraine is fighting for freedom. He added that he cannot answer some questions in detail due to secrets from the Russians.
Mykyta Poturaev from the "Servant of the People" faction submitted an application to resign his mandate. He held the position of head of the committee on humanitarian policy since 2020.
Head of NJSC Naftogaz Serhiy Koretskyi stated that it is necessary to wait for the vote on the Minister of Defense before making the next steps. The President will propose Ihor Klymenko for this position.
Pavlo Yelizarov submitted a resignation report amid the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He published the report on his Facebook page.
Serhiy Beskrestnov, call sign "Flash," left the post of adviser to the Minister of Defense after information about Mykhailo Fedorov's departure. He stated that he will continue to defend the country and help the military.
Serhiy Sternenko left the position of advisor to the Minister of Defense, where he dealt with UAV issues. He expressed hope for the approval of new tender requirements for FPV drones.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that the decision on the appointment of the Minister of Defense has not yet been made. It is also planned to replace the Minister of Education, Oksen Lisovyi, with the head of NAQA, Andrii Butenko.
