Ukraine's Momentum Stalls as Dismissed Defense Minister Publicly Criticizes Military Strategy

Ukraine had been enjoying a series of battlefield successes. The momentum suggested the war was turning in Kyiv's favor. A dispute surfaced after the defense minister was removed from office. The dismissed minister appeared in an underground parking garage. From that location he launched a harsh public critique of the military command. The remarks were described as the most dramatic critique of the war effort. The episode exposed deep divisions over Ukraine's war strategy. Observers note the clash could undermine the recent gains Ukraine achieved.