Zelensky signals defense shakeup with tech-focused appointment

President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced planned government changes, including his intention to replace Ukraine’s defense minister, a move he confirmed on Friday without providing a specific explanation. He said he has offered the post to the current minister of digital transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, a 34-year-old political newcomer who is not widely known among the Ukrainian public. Analysts suggest the choice highlights the growing role of drones and advanced technology in Ukraine’s war strategy. Nicholas Rushworth tells us more.