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Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian Defence Minister Crosetto but will remain in Ukraine Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian Defence Minister Crosetto but will remain in Ukraine Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced that he accepted an offer from Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto to become his adviser on defence innovation. 12 287 140 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

CIA chief in Moscow. What are they secretly deciding? / Stefanchuk diplomat and Fedorov / Uncensored. VIDEO CIA chief in Moscow. What are they secretly deciding? / Stefanchuk diplomat and Fedorov / Uncensored. VIDEO In this new episode, journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva analyses the week’s key events and statements. 2 399 7 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Ukraine has only few months to turn tide of war. We are now slowly losing – Fedorov Ukraine has only few months to turn tide of war. We are now slowly losing – Fedorov Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that Ukraine appears to be gradually losing the war against Russia. He warned that Kyiv has a window of several months to make key decisions needed to turn the situation in its favour. 17 663 119 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov is leaving or is he being pushed into wrong things: I offered him 4 different formats for further work in team, - Zelenskyy 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. 10 560 51 Previously in trend: Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict Fedorov’s resignation

"Childishness and resentment": Kostenko comments on Fedorov’s proposal to hold elections during war "Childishness and resentment": Kostenko comments on Fedorov’s proposal to hold elections during war Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security Roman Kostenko commented on former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s proposal to seek ways of holding elections in Ukraine during Russia’s full-scale invasion. He interpreted Fedorov’s proposal as an attempt to pressure the head of... 5 049 77 Previously in trend: Elections during war Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov should sign contract for military service, that would be fair, - Honcharenko. VIDEO Fedorov should sign contract for military service, that would be fair, - Honcharenko. VIDEO Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is set to sign a contract to undertake military service. 14 382 127 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

"People are protesting not because of Fedorov, but to demand reforms in defense sector—particularly anti-corruption reforms," - veteran Koziatinskyi "People are protesting not because of Fedorov, but to demand reforms in defense sector—particularly anti-corruption reforms," - veteran Koziatinskyi Mykhailo Fedorov did not take part in the protest, as this would have immediately politicised the demonstrations, which are apolitical, peaceful and grassroots. 1 153 19 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

"Fedorov - to Ministry of Defence, Khmara - to SSU": rally outside Verkhovna Rada has ended, organizers are calling on people to gather at Franko Square this evening (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS "Fedorov - to Ministry of Defence, Khmara - to SSU": rally outside Verkhovna Rada has ended, organizers are calling on people to gather at Franko Square this evening (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS Today, 19 August 2026, a rally in support of Mykhailo Fedorov is taking place outside the Verkhovna Rada. 6 062 56 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in government Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov went all-in with his appeal to Ukrainians, - Honcharenko Fedorov went all-in with his appeal to Ukrainians, - Honcharenko Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov "went all in" with his statement yesterday. 21 710 107 Previously in trend: Elections in Ukraine Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov: There is "systemic crisis of governance" in Ukraine, and "private interests" in Rada Fedorov: There is "systemic crisis of governance" in Ukraine, and "private interests" in Rada Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that the country's main problem is not corruption itself, but a "systemic governance crisis," in which the old system protects its own rules rather than focusing on results. 5 754 55 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Fedorov’s resignation

Ukraine must find mechanism for elections during war – Fedorov. VIDEO Ukraine must find mechanism for elections during war – Fedorov. VIDEO Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov addressed Ukrainians on August 18, saying that the country cannot remain without a duly appointed defense minister and that its democracy cannot depend on the Kremlin’s will. 12 796 211 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Elections in Ukraine Defense Ministry appointments Fedorov’s resignation

Undecided Fedorov: Why does former minister have to choose between Zelenskyy and street? // Uncensored. VIDEO Undecided Fedorov: Why does former minister have to choose between Zelenskyy and street? // Uncensored. VIDEO What will happen to Mykhailo Fedorov after his resignation from the Ministry of Defence? Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that he does not plan to bring the former minister back, while Fedorov himself does not want to join the hard-line opposition. 2 354 21 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Current protests are not "for Fedorov" but for change in Zelenskyy’s way of governing – media Current protests are not "for Fedorov" but for change in Zelenskyy’s way of governing – media Protests in Ukraine are already moving beyond demands for individual personnel decisions by the authorities. Public discontent is increasingly directed against the very way the country is governed. 2 507 26 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Rallies calling for Fedorov’s reinstatement continue: march is being organised in Kyiv for 16 August Rallies calling for Fedorov’s reinstatement continue: march is being organised in Kyiv for 16 August Today, 15 August 2026, protests are continuing in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine, calling for Mykhailo Fedorov to be reinstated as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence. 4 965 78 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Hundreds take to streets in Kyiv to demand Fedorov’s return. VIDEO&PHOTOS Hundreds take to streets in Kyiv to demand Fedorov’s return. VIDEO&PHOTOS On 14 August, hundreds of people gathered for a peaceful rally on Ivan Franko Square in Kyiv, demanding that Mykhailo Fedorov be reinstated as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence. 5 672 81 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Organiser of ’Cardboard Protest’ has called for new demonstration on 14 August in Kyiv: President has disappointed us with his silence Organiser of ’Cardboard Protest’ has called for new demonstration on 14 August in Kyiv: President has disappointed us with his silence The next ‘Cardboard Protest’ in Kyiv is scheduled for Friday, 14 August. 9 491 106 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

"Bring Fedorov back": Ukrainians take to streets for 23rd consecutive day. PHOTOS "Bring Fedorov back": Ukrainians take to streets for 23rd consecutive day. PHOTOS Mass rallies in support of appointing Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defence continued in Ukrainian cities on 7 August for the 23rd consecutive day. 2 394 32 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov comments on chances of heading Defence Ministry again Fedorov comments on chances of heading Defence Ministry again Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that he did not rule out heading the defence ministry again. 6 715 35 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

"Government is not listening to people": Rallies demanding Fedorov’s return as defence minister continue in Ukrainian cities for 19th consecutive day. PHOTOS "Government is not listening to people": Rallies demanding Fedorov’s return as defence minister continue in Ukrainian cities for 19th consecutive day. PHOTOS On Monday, 3 August, rallies demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister continued in several Ukrainian cities for the 19th consecutive day. 2 816 45 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov pledged to implement mobilization reform, but has done nothing but presentations, - Rakhmanin Fedorov pledged to implement mobilization reform, but has done nothing but presentations, - Rakhmanin When Mykhailo Fedorov accepted the position of defense minister, he committed to implementing mobilization reform; however, he never moved beyond presentations and diagrams when it came to putting it into practice. 8 645 93 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Kaleniuk on protest in Kyiv: President must stop "pissing in people’s eyes" and explain real reason for Fedorov’s dismissal. PHOTOS Kaleniuk on protest in Kyiv: President must stop "pissing in people’s eyes" and explain real reason for Fedorov’s dismissal. PHOTOS A protest march against the resignation of Mykhailo Fedorov as Defence Minister took place in Kyiv yesterday. 5 865 54 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov on his resignation: I will not join opposition to Zelenskyy and I will not go out to join protesters Fedorov on his resignation: I will not join opposition to Zelenskyy and I will not go out to join protesters Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whose resignation sparked a wave of mass protests, has publicly refused to join the opposition to Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst martial law remains in force. Furthermore, he stated that he would refrain from meeting with protesters calling for his... 13 063 281 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Lviv, Dnipro and other cities join protest march against Fedorov’s resignation. PHOTOS Lviv, Dnipro and other cities join protest march against Fedorov’s resignation. PHOTOS People in Kyiv and Lviv joined a protest march against Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation as defence minister. 4 686 49 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Protest march against Fedorov’s resignation begins in Kyiv: "We are marching for reforms.". VIDEO+PHOTOS Protest march against Fedorov’s resignation begins in Kyiv: "We are marching for reforms.". VIDEO+PHOTOS A protest march against Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation as defence minister has begun in Kyiv. 5 011 59 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov was removed from office over deep-seated issues Zelenskyy did not disclose – Butusov Fedorov was removed from office over deep-seated issues Zelenskyy did not disclose – Butusov There are no grounds to believe that President Zelenskyy will change his mind about dismissing Fedorov. 9 725 41 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Protests show no sign of abating: for 15 days, Ukrainians have been demanding that Fedorov be reinstated as Defence Minister. PHOTOS Protests show no sign of abating: for 15 days, Ukrainians have been demanding that Fedorov be reinstated as Defence Minister. PHOTOS Mass protests calling for Mykhailo Fedorov’s reinstatement as Defence Minister have now been ongoing for the 15th consecutive day in various cities across Ukraine. 3 145 66 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Zelenskyy in US, protests for Fedorov, situation at front, xenophobia in Poland | Romaliiska LIVE. VIDEO Zelenskyy in US, protests for Fedorov, situation at front, xenophobia in Poland | Romaliiska LIVE. VIDEO The outcomes of the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump, the crisis surrounding Fedorov’s resignation, and the situation at the front. 1 196 3 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy-Trump meeting Poland and Ukraine relationship Fedorov’s resignation

"Misha won’t stand in way of cardboard Maidan with slogans calling for President’s resignation. He likes it," said "Servant of People" Bohutska "Misha won’t stand in way of cardboard Maidan with slogans calling for President’s resignation. He likes it," said "Servant of People" Bohutska Liza Bohutska, a Member of Parliament from the "Servant of the People" faction, stated that after watching an interview with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for "Ukrainska Pravda", she had come to the conclusion that he had no intention of opposing the protests calling for his... 14 406 139 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov on his resignation: Reason is linked to procurement, I have stepped on the toes of many people Fedorov on his resignation: Reason is linked to procurement, I have stepped on the toes of many people Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has stated that the real reason for his resignation was the reform of defence procurement, rather than a conflict with the military leadership. 8 957 84 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Mass rallies against Fedorov’s dismissal continue in Ukraine for 14th consecutive day. PHOTOS Mass rallies against Fedorov’s dismissal continue in Ukraine for 14th consecutive day. PHOTOS On 29 July, protests over the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov continued in Ukraine. This marked the 14th day that people had taken to the streets in various cities. 2 088 62 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Rallies in support of Fedorov continue in Ukraine for 13th day. PHOTOS Rallies in support of Fedorov continue in Ukraine for 13th day. PHOTOS Mass rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities for the 13th consecutive day. 1 267 22 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

March against Fedorov’s dismissal announced in Kyiv instead of daily rally: it will take place on evening of 31 July March against Fedorov’s dismissal announced in Kyiv instead of daily rally: it will take place on evening of 31 July Veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi, one of the initiators of the rally against Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal, has announced a protest march in Kyiv on Friday, 31 July, calling for dialogue and reforms in the defence sector. 4 507 104 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

"We will stand until all demands are met": Protests over Fedorov’s resignation continue for 12th day in Ukrainian cities. PHOTOS "We will stand until all demands are met": Protests over Fedorov’s resignation continue for 12th day in Ukrainian cities. PHOTOS On Monday, 27 July, protests against Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence continued in Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities for the 12th consecutive day. The protesters are demanding that he be reinstated. There were also calls to replace Veterans Affairs Minister... 2 664 42 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Zelenskyy on Fedorov: Resignation is related to system’s effectiveness Zelenskyy on Fedorov: Resignation is related to system’s effectiveness Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation, stating that this decision was not related to any one individual, but rather to the need to ensure the effective functioning of the entire governance system during the war. 15 748 161 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Demonstrations calling for Fedorov’s reinstatement are continuing for eleventh day in cities across Ukraine. PHOTOS Demonstrations calling for Fedorov’s reinstatement are continuing for eleventh day in cities across Ukraine. PHOTOS On Sunday, 26 July, protests are taking place in a number of Ukrainian cities for the 11th consecutive day following the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as Defence Minister. 4 122 72 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Protests against Fedorov’s dismissal as Defence Minister have been ongoing for ten days in Kyiv and other cities. PHOTOS Protests against Fedorov’s dismissal as Defence Minister have been ongoing for ten days in Kyiv and other cities. PHOTOS In Kyiv and several other cities across Ukraine, 25 July marks the tenth day of protests over the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as Defence Minister. 5 187 158 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Yermak consulted "Veronika Feng Shui" on how to prevent Fedorov’s appointment as Presidential Office chief – media Yermak consulted "Veronika Feng Shui" on how to prevent Fedorov’s appointment as Presidential Office chief – media In late 2025, former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Servant of the People parliamentary faction leader Davyd Arakhamiia opposed the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as head of the Presidential Office. 9 055 60 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Yermak’s dismissal Fedorov’s resignation

No Verkhovna Rada sitting planned before 18 August – "Servant of People" Vasylevska-Smahliuk No Verkhovna Rada sitting planned before 18 August – "Servant of People" Vasylevska-Smahliuk No sitting of the Verkhovna Rada is planned before 18 August. 1 621 23 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Fedorov’s resignation

"Bring back effective minister": Protests against Fedorov’s dismissal continue for ninth day in Ukrainian cities. PHOTOS "Bring back effective minister": Protests against Fedorov’s dismissal continue for ninth day in Ukrainian cities. PHOTOS On the evening of Friday, 24 July, protests against Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal as defence minister continued for the ninth day in several Ukrainian cities. 3 886 72 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Rada sitting may be convened at any time to appoint defence minister – "Servant of People" Kravchuk Rada sitting may be convened at any time to appoint defence minister – "Servant of People" Kravchuk If necessary, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk may convene a parliamentary sitting. 1 048 10 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Fedorov’s resignation

Rada ready to convene to appoint defence minister. "Will from above" needed – "Servant of People" Merezhko Rada ready to convene to appoint defence minister. "Will from above" needed – "Servant of People" Merezhko The Verkhovna Rada may convene for an extraordinary sitting if necessary, including to appoint a defence minister. 2 399 26 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Fedorov’s resignation

Mathernová on changes at Ukraine’s Defence Ministry: I hope this will not lead to major delays in European funding Mathernová on changes at Ukraine’s Defence Ministry: I hope this will not lead to major delays in European funding EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová expressed hope that the change in the leadership of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence would not delay European funding for Ukraine’s defence needs. 746 12 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Protests may stop if Zelenskyy publicly says he will not appoint Fedorov as Defense Minister, - Hnezdilov Protests may stop if Zelenskyy publicly says he will not appoint Fedorov as Defense Minister, - Hnezdilov President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must openly explain why he is not reinstating Mykhailo Fedorov to the Ministry of Defense and why he is transferring Yevhen Khmara from the SSU. 5 182 41 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Rada is ready to convene session as early as tomorrow if president submits request, - Rakhmanin Rada is ready to convene session as early as tomorrow if president submits request, - Rakhmanin The Verkhovna Rada is ready to convene at any time to appoint a new defense minister, but the president has not yet submitted the relevant nomination 1 889 14 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Personnel revolution in army. What next? | IRYNA ROMALIISKA. VIDEO Personnel revolution in army. What next? | IRYNA ROMALIISKA. VIDEO A new political analysis programme on the ‘ButusovPlus’ channel reviewed the week’s key events, including the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatyi to that post, and the ‘cardboard’ protests, which have now been going on for eight days,... 2 597 7 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Protests against Fedorov’s resignation continue across country. PHOTOS Protests against Fedorov’s resignation continue across country. PHOTOS Protests against Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal as defence minister have continued in Ukraine for the eighth consecutive day. 4 406 59 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

Fedorov: "I will not accept any position other than Minister of Defence" Fedorov: "I will not accept any position other than Minister of Defence" Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has rejected President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s offer to take up other posts. 16 036 223 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

I offered Fedorov several posts, - Zelenskyy I offered Fedorov several posts, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov several posts. 7 529 75 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation

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