As President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to reshuffle his cabinet, Ukraine’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, is at the centre of attention. Appointed six months ago, the 35-year-old tech expert has pushed ambitious changes aimed at turning Ukraine’s army into a more efficient force, including efforts to overhaul procurement and improve recruitment reforms. Supporters credit his drone-focused, data-driven approach, while critics warn any ouster could destabilise Kyiv’s war effort amid mounting pressure.