RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Growing speculation suggests that amid the gov reshuffle, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov could be removed due to an alleged conflict with AFU Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi over Fedorov’s proposed reforms. Important: among Ukrainians, this is more a concern than a rumor. Fedorov’s previous achievements have made him widely viewed as a successful manager with strong public support. In contrast, Gen. Syrskyi remains unpopular among many Ukrainians due to various reasons, from his Russian background to criticism of his battlefield decision-making. For many Ukrainians, the rumor is driven by fear rather than confirmed information. However, it signals

Growing speculation suggests that amid the gov reshuffle, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov could be removed due to an alleged conflict with AFU Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi over Fedorov’s proposed reforms.

Important: among Ukrainians, this is more a concern than a rumor. Fedorov’s previous achievements have made him widely viewed as a successful manager with strong public support.

In contrast, Gen. Syrskyi remains unpopular among many Ukrainians due to various reasons, from his Russian background to criticism of his battlefield decision-making.

For many Ukrainians, the rumor is driven by fear rather than confirmed information. However, it signals that any decision to replace or move Fedorov would be highly unpopular, while Syrskyi’s replacement is a widely anticipated step in Ukrainian society.

Even in a WhatsApp chat with Zelenskyy’s office, some journalists unusually did not ask a question but instead urged the office to keep Fedorov in his position.

Many Ukrainians have high hopes for Fedorov’s military reforms and support giving him more authority and opportunities.

— @KaterynaLis Jul 12, 2026