More than a thousand people protested in Kiev after Ukraine fired its tech -savvy defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov amid a controversial cabinet reshuffle.They chanted shame outside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office and carried placards reading, bring Fedorov back.So what is happening in Ukraine's wartime government?
Top energy executive Sergey Koretsky becomes Ukraine's new prime minister.The 48 -year -old is an engineer and economist by training and has more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector.After enduring the heaviest bombardment of his energy infrastructure last winter, one of Koretsky's main tasks will be getting Ukraine ready for the next one as Russian attacks continue.
The exclusion of Fedorov in the new cabinet has sparked public anger.35 -year -old Fedorov is a tech expert who has aimed to reshape Kiev's outmanned army into a more efficient fighting force to take on Russia.
He has been credited with cutting bureaucracy, boosting drone warfare, and pursuing a data -driven strategy to exhaust Russian forces.But supporters say his attempts to clean up defense procurement have angered parts of the establishment.He has also been criticized for failing to deliver quickly enough on his pledge to reform recruitment.Lawmakers say the new government could see the outgoing interior minister, Ihor Klymenko, replace Fedorov.Speaking to reporters, Fedorov said he had declined an offer from Zelensky to serve as an adviser.He also accused military chief Alexander Siersky of splitting the country.
The military chief has faced criticism for a rigid command style, which some service members have said results in high troop losses.
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