Mykhailo Fedorov insists on being reinstated as Ukraine's defence minister.

Well-supported — high-quality sources agree

What we can confirm

Authoritative coverage indicates that after being dismissed as Ukraine’s defence minister in mid-July 2026, Mykhailo Fedorov publicly rejected President Zelenskyy’s offers of other posts and explicitly stated he would not accept any position other than Minister of Defense, effectively pressing for a return to his former role.[1][4][9] Multiple outlets quote him saying he will only accept a return to that job and describe his stance as pushing for or insisting on reinstatement, while protests in Kyiv likewise call for him to be reappointed.[4][5][7][14] No credible sources report that he is seeking a different role or has accepted another position, so the claim that he insists on being reinstated as defence minister is well supported.

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Checked July 25, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops