Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister
By The BriefBrief
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described a rift with the defense minister who was dismissed, saying some of the minister’s actions were wrong. The remarks were presented as an explanation of what Zelenskyy viewed as incorrect conduct by the official.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy said some actions by the dismissed defense minister were wrong and described a rift with him.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:53 AM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Zelenskyy was explaining the dismissed defense minister’s actions and the rift between them.
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