President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked his defence minister and army chief after a bitter struggle over Ukraine’s military strategy triggered widespread street protests.
Natia Seskuria of RUSI examines the clash between reformers and the old guard, and the consequences for Zelensky’s democratic reputation. Could this upheaval at the top change the course of the war with Russia?
Should Zelensky reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as minister of defence? Get in touch: generalandjournalist@thetimes.co.uk
Chapters:
00:00 – Zelensky's Political Crisis
01:42 – Why Zelensky Fired Mykhailo Fedorov and Oleksandr Syrskyi
08:56 – Civilian Control vs. Military Command in Ukraine
14:37 – RUSI Expert Natia Seskuria on Kyiv's Power Struggle
32:13 – Listener Q&A: The Red Sea Crisis and China's Role in Djibouti
Guest: Natia Seskuria, Head of Russia and Eurasia Programme at RUSI
Hosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn
Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.
Producer: Julia Webster
Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia
Image: Kathia Mestanza, Getty
Clips: Getty, Reuters
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