Zelensky proposes appointing First Deputy PM Fedorov as Ukraine’s new defence minister

Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday proposed appointing ‍First Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as the country’s new defence minister, praising his abilities in developing ⁠the drones and digitalisation needed for the country’s defence. Fedorov also served as minister of digital transformation and his appointment must be approved by parliament. He is to replace Denys Shmyhal. “Mykhailo is deeply engaged in the ‘drone line’ initiative and ‌works very effectively on the...