A serious political storm has erupted in Kyiv. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, and the real reasons behind this personnel decision are now coming to light. The official version conceals a deep crisis in management and divergences in strategy.
Differing Visions on Conducting the War
The main factor prompting the head of state to replace the minister was a fundamental conflict of views between the civilian leadership and the military command. During a closed session of the 'Servant of the People' faction, Zelenskyy stated that Fedorov and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, have diametrically opposed approaches to conducting military operations.
This dilemma of 'vision' ceased to be theoretical and became an obstacle to the effective functioning of the defense ministry. The President could not tolerate a situation where the Minister of Defense and the Commander-in-Chief could not agree on a unified strategy, which is critical amidst the ongoing conflict.
Chaos in Procurement and Ignoring the General Staff
The second, no less important reason for the resignation concerns the financial and logistical aspects. According to a source close to the country's leadership, the Ministry of Defense under Fedorov's leadership acted in isolation from the real needs of the front.
It was revealed that the ministry carried out procurement at its own discretion, ignoring official requests from the General Staff and the military. This practice led to an imbalance in supply. As a specific example, the President cited the situation with the procurement of artillery shells, where decisions were made without taking into account tactical tasks and needs voiced by the command.
New Composition of the Cabinet of Ministers
These events unfolded against the backdrop of a major restructuring of the government. On July 15, two sessions of the 'Servant of the People' faction were held, dedicated to forming the new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers. Fedorov's dismissal became a key element of this reform.
It is expected that the post of Prime Minister will be taken by Serhiy Kretsky, who currently heads 'Naftogaz'. His ascent to power signals the country's leadership's desire to optimize the management of key resources and economic sectors, transferring responsibility to professionals with experience in strategic industries.
