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Ousted Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine is ‘slowly losing’ the war against Russia
Meduza — Новости • • world
Key Points:
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov criticized Ukraine's leadership for lacking a clear overall strategy to win the war against Russia, citing corruption and slow technological adoption as significant obstacles.
- Fedorov highlighted the potential of AI-controlled drones, cheap interceptor missiles, and ballistic missiles to shift the war in Ukraine’s favor, but stressed the need for a unified strategy to deploy these technologies effectively.
- He also condemned the inefficiency of the Ukrainian state, claiming it operates at only 5% effectiveness, which hampers the country's war efforts.
- Ukraine’s presidential office responded by noting Fedorov had previously spoken positively about Ukraine’s progress during his time as defense minister.
- Fedorov was dismissed from his defense minister role in July 2026 after conflicts with military leadership, leading to protests and political reshuffling, but he declined to return to government unless reinstated as defense minister.
