After Fedorov's resignation, his allies also leave Ukraine's Defense Ministry
Ukraine
16 Jul 2026
12:22

Ukraine

After Fedorov's resignation, his allies also leave Ukraine's Defense Ministry

After Fedorov stepped down as defense minister, his associates also began leaving. Sergey Sternenko and Sergey Beskrestnov ("Flash") announced they are ceasing their work as defense ministry advisors.

"Dear manufacturers, developers, and military personnel, I can no longer assist you at the level of the Ministry of Defense. I'm sorry. Being part of Fedorov's team was an honor. We had many plans and ideas for the future, but unfortunately...", said Beskrestnov.

It has also become known that Deputy Commander of the Air Force of Ukraine Colonel Pavlo Yelizarov submitted a resignation report following Fedorov's dismissal. While under their preferred minister, they supported Ukrainian military efforts only with 'likes' on social media and profited from military 'innovations'.

Yesterday, Fedorov boasted that he 'took a risk' by using state budget funds from the end of the year and 'effectively invested' them in cheap reconnaissance and drones, but did not mention that the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine is investigating the embezzlement of nearly $157 million in budget funds allocated for the purchase of UAVs for the security and defense sector.

The well-oiled scheme has broken down, and the new leadership is unlikely to appreciate their advice and 'projects'.

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