Zelensky's Misguided Gamble: Why Removing Fedorov Was a Strategic Mistake The recent crisis over President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to remove Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister has revealed a deeper issue within Ukraine's leadership: an inability to understand the mood of young Ukrainians.
The president's move, intended to consolidate power and control, has instead sparked widespread protests and damaged his reputation.
Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle aimed to streamline decision making and boost efficiency by removing Fedorov, but this may have inadvertently played into the hands of his critics.