Tim Kelly 🇺🇦🇬🇪🇬🇱🇦🇲

When the government finally listens to the people, a lot can be achieved! Zelenskyy acknowledges Fedorov’s outstanding performance and announces his return to a strategic national security role The political drama surrounding the government reshuffle has taken a dramatic turn, significantly changing the political landscape. Following widespread public debate, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s press conference, and public appeals from volunteers and the business community, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an important statement. He publicly praised Fedorov’s performance as defense minister, recognizing that the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ technological leap over the past six months has been exemplary, and announced the reformer's return to the government in a fundamentally new and unexpected role. The Presidential Office confirmed that the country's leadership reached a consensus on Fedorov’s future role after he publicly rejected a standard advisory position, insisting instead on real authority to continue military reforms. During a working meeting with the newly formed Cabinet of Ministers led by Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi, President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of preserving the reform team’s expertise. He stressed that debates over the military command and interagency disagreements should not overshadow achievements that have already produced tangible battlefield results, including the expansion of large-scale drone programs and Ukraine’s domestic ballistic missile initiative. According to sources close to the Presidential Office, Zelenskyy acknowledged that the original plan to remove Fedorov from the government due to disagreements with the General Staff had been a tactical mistake that created unnecessary public tension. > “Mykhailo Fedorov has proven that he can break through bureaucratic barriers and create asymmetric advantages against the enemy. His dismissal as minister was a procedural step within the broader government restructuring, but he remains an integral part of our team. The state highly values his contribution, and we have created a role where his full potential can be realized without the limitations of a traditional ministerial office,” Zelenskyy said, effectively ending behind-the-scenes speculation and apologizing for the wave of damaging rumors in the media. A special mandate within the National Security and Defense Council Because the appointment of new ministers required a complex parliamentary reshuffle—including the appointment of Acting Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara—an alternative and far more flexible leadership role was created for Fedorov. According to preliminary information from presidential advisers, Mykhailo Fedorov will be directly appointed to Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) as Head of the Coordination Council for Defense MilTech and Strategic Planning. The position will report directly to the President and include broad authority: Coordination of all defense innovation: Brave1, long-range drone production, and Ukraine’s missile program will come under his direct supervision, bypassing middle-level approval processes within the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. Oversight of military procurement: Establishing a transparent digital system to monitor defense logistics and eliminate corruption risks. Direct engagement with Western partners: Fedorov will remain the chief negotiator responsible for attracting foreign investment into Ukraine’s high-tech defense industry. Reaction from Parliament and society: the crisis is over News that President Zelenskyy and Mykhailo Fedorov had reached an agreement—and that the reformer would return with expanded powers—was met with noticeable relief among politicians and volunteer organizations. Members of Parliament who had previously criticized the Presidential Office over behind-the-scenes personnel decisions said the compromise would help preserve domestic stability.

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FIFA has decided to award the winners of the 2026 World Cup with championship rings for the very first time. The custom is usually associated with American sports like the NFL and NBA 💍 30 rings will be made available to the world champions, with a further 1,996 rings going on sale to fans.