Fedorov May Be Preparing to Run in the Presidential Election — The Times
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov may run in the upcoming presidential election. The Times reported this, citing sources close to him and within the “Servant of the People” party.
According to the publication, following Fedorov’s resignation, there have been calls for him to form a new political party focused primarily on fighting corruption. Fedorov himself declined to comment.
The Times also reports that Fedorov has received job offers, including one from Alex Karp, the CEO of the American company Palantir, but has reportedly decided to remain in Ukraine.
According to the newspaper’s sources, the scandal surrounding his dismissal has raised Fedorov’s political profile, and some lawmakers are already discussing preparations for the upcoming elections.
Source: The Times.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly considering replacing Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. The Financial Times reports this, citing a senior official in the Office of the President whose name has not been disclosed.
On July 20, citizens in Kyiv and across Ukraine once again took to the streets for peaceful protests over the decision not to renominate Mykhailo Fedorov for the position of defense minister.
