Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted

A brewing conflict has emerged within Ukraine's military leadership, following the ousting of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who publicly criticized the army's top commander. This has led President Volodymyr Zelensky to urge unity, fearing a rift among the military's top ranks. The removal of Fedorov, who was tasked with modernizing the army amidst ongoing conflict with Russia, sparked large protests across several cities, highlighting the deep divisions and concerns about the direction of military strategy. This discord could impact Ukraine's military cohesion and effectiveness as it continues to face Russian aggression.