Ukraine's Ousted Defence Chief Defies Zelenskyy

Ukraine's dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov rejected President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer of an alternative government position, publicly insisting that he be reinstated to his former role.

The defiant stance has deepened a political crisis in Kyiv, exposing rifts within the Ukrainian leadership at a critical juncture in the war with Russia.

Fedorov's ouster and his subsequent refusal to accept a lesser post have raised concerns about stability within the government.

The standoff comes as Ukraine continues to face intense pressure on the battlefield and relies heavily on Western support.