A former key strategist behind Ukraine’s drone warfare efforts and a rising star in its defense leadership has publicly distanced himself from the government, criticizing its handling of the conflict after his recent removal from the defense ministry. Once a trusted adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the official’s abrupt shift in stance raises questions about internal divisions as Ukraine continues its military campaign. His sharp turn against the administration comes amid ongoing debates over strategy and resource allocation in the face of prolonged hostilities. The move underscores growing tensions within Ukraine’s war effort as the country navigates its next steps in the fight.
Mykhailo Fedorov rocketed to prominence as a driving force in Ukraine’s pioneering use of drones in the fight against Russia, eventually becoming the country’s third defense minister of the war. Since being removed from that role last month, the wonder boy adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a sharp turn against the administration...
