President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed 35-year-old Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov last week after a reported clash, prompting protests demanding his reinstatement and the removal of General Oleksandr Syrsky. Fedorov, who had no military background, had overseen drone modernization and procurement reforms during his six-month tenure. Sources France 24 and PBS NewsHour provide the verified details, though both outlets share a left-center orientation.