Ukraine’s Former Defense Minister Links His Dismissal to Procurement Reforms

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defense minister whose removal sparked mass protests, said his dismissal was linked to his efforts to overhaul spending on military procurement.

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says he is ready to return to the job, claiming procurement reforms angered powerful interests and contributed to his ouster. He also denied a personal feud with former military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, describing their dispute as a clash over how the war should be fought.