Today, the government has decided to dismiss two deputy defence ministers, including Fedorov. Ivan Havryliuk and Yevhen Moysiuk lost their positions. No official explanation has been made public as to the reasons for the changes. This is the first major rotation in the leadership of the Ministry of Defence since the appointment of the new minister. The event takes place against the backdrop of continued defence sector reform.
Personnel changes in the Ministry of Defence
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed two deputy defence ministers Ivan Havryliuk and Yevhen Moysiuk. The decision was made today, 20 May 2026. This was reported by the government's press service. The reasons for the change in the leadership of the Ministry of Defence have not been disclosed, and there are no official comments from the ministry so far.
The context of rotations in the Ministry of Defence
Changes in the leadership of the defence ministry are taking place following the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defence. Since he took office, the personnel policy has been the subject of attention of both politicians and experts. According to sources in government circles, the government continues to renew the team in key ministries, although the official reasons for the dismissal of Havryliuk and Moysiuk have not been made public.
Possible implications for the defence sector
The dismissal of the two deputies may affect the dynamics of reforms in the defence sector. Both officials were in charge of modernisation of the Armed Forces and strategic planning. Further appointments to these positions may determine the pace of change in the ministry.
Expectations from the new management
The public and the military expect that the renewal of the MoD's leadership team will contribute to strengthening defence capabilities and more efficient resource management. It is not yet known who will fill the vacant positions and whether the approach to addressing key issues in the ministry will change.
