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Defence Minister Fedorov may be dismissed over conflict with Syrskyi and procurement reforms – sources Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s position has weakened significantly ahead of a major government reshuffle, with the Verkhovna Rada increasingly confident in discussing his possible replacement by incumbent Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. 15 729 76 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict 
"Syrskyi out!": Protest in support of Fedorov draws more participants. PHOTOS On the evening of 17 July, rallies are taking place in several Ukrainian cities demanding that Mykhailo Fedorov be reinstated as defence minister. There are also calls for Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to be dismissed. 12 624 110 Previously in trend: Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict Fedorov’s resignation 
Syrskyi on conflict with Fedorov: It came as surprise; if I offended you in any way, I apologise Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi has dispelled rumours of a personal confrontation with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, describing the alleged conflict as "a surprise" and rejecting accusations that he sabotaged reforms. 10 674 101 Previously in trend: Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict 
Fedorov is leaving or is he being pushed into wrong things: I offered him 4 different formats for further work in team, - Zelenskyy The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has stated that he holds a positive view of the former Minister of Defence and First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov – and has offered him various roles within the team on four occasions. 10 542 51 Previously in trend: Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict Fedorov’s resignation 
Portnikov: there are currently no legal grounds for Syrskyi’s dismissal. VIDEO Despite reports of a possible replacement for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, current procedures do not allow such a decision to be taken until a new Minister of Defence has been appointed. 9 473 108 Previously in trend: Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict Fedorov’s resignation 
Shabunin on Fedorov’s resignation: "President has opted for old corruption schemes and Soviet generals". VIDEO Vitalii Shabunin, Chairman of the Board of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (ACAC), has stated that the resignation of Ukraine’s Defence Minister is indicative of a rollback of reforms in the defence sector. 6 552 62 Previously in trend: Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict Fedorov’s resignation 
