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Who Calls the Shots? Institutional Conflicts in Ukraine’s Defence Sector

Mykola Bielieskov
5 November 2026clockLong Read
Activists hold a portrait of Oleksandr Syrskyi, demanding his resignation during a rally in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Protesting Fedorov's dismissal: Activists hold a portrait of Oleksandr Syrskyi, demanding his resignation during a rally in Kyiv, Ukraine. Image: Associated Press / Alamy Stock

The dismissals of Mykhailo Fedorov and Oleksandr Syrskyi exposed institutional flaws in how Ukraine manages its war that new appointments alone cannot fix.

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