• ‘Makes no sense’: Firing of Ukraine’s defense minister sparks protests, outcry among allies

    ‘Makes no sense’: Firing of Ukraine’s defense minister sparks protests, outcry among allies
    Mikhailo Federov was not the first or even the second defense minister fired by Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy—but he is the first whose dismissal has drawn protests around the country, wall-to-wall coverage in Ukrainian media, and condemnation by foreign allies who fear that sacking the politically popular Federov will undermine hard-won gains in the country's fight for survival. In any case, the move reflects central questions about the war and how to win.On Wednesday, Zelenskyy

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