President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacked Mykhaylo Fedorov as defense minister, a dramatic shakeup of his Cabinet that sent shockwaves through Ukrainian political and military circles and stoked new questions about oversight of Ukraine's stubborn defense against Russia's all-out invasion.

Parliament is likely to accept Zelensky’s preferred candidate as his party controls a majority. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Zelenskiy’s cabinet reshuffle unsettled Kyiv as Defence Minister Fedorov’s future was questioned, raising risks for Ukraine’s war strategy against Russia.

Zelenskyy named Naftogaz chief Sergii Koretskyi as Ukraine’s prime minister candidate after Svyrydenko resigned, signalling a wider cabinet reshuffle.

“This a fatal mistake that will cost us dearly,” a prominent Ukrainian military volunteer said.

KYIV, July 15 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company as Ukraine's new prime minister on Wednesday and lawmakers said he planned to replace his defence minister at a pivotal juncture in the war with Russia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.