Ousted Ukrainian Defense Minister Warns Ukraine is 'Slowly Losing the War,' Citing Corruption and Strategic Shortcomings

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's recently ousted Defence Minister, stated that Ukraine is 'slowly losing the war' against Russia and has a 'window of several months' to make critical decisions to change the tide. He also highlighted issues of ingrained corruption and patronage networks within the country. The Kremlin has commented on Fedorov's remarks, suggesting intensifying political infighting in Kyiv.