Mykhailo Fedorov Declines Zelenskiy’s Advisory Offer

Fedorov publicly attributed his decision to a fundamental breakdown in his professional relationship with army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. During a briefing on Thursday, the former minister accused Syrskyi of systematically stalling strategic proposals initiated by the defence ministry, effectively paralyzing key initiatives aimed at reform.

This breakdown in communication between civilian and military leadership poses a significant challenge for Kyiv. The internal discord arrives at a precarious moment for Ukraine’s defense apparatus, signaling that the structural issues contributing to Fedorov’s exit remain unresolved.