BBC World
Ukraine's sacked defence minister says Zelensky has some explaining to do about corruption, while also hinting he might fancy a promotion himself someday.
The Guardian Europe
Ukraine's ex-defence minister predicts domestic ballistic missiles in months, while Russia claims a record drone shootdown and a beloved book market goes up in flames.
BBC World
Zelensky fires popular defence minister, triggers protests, and learns that in politics, outshining the master is a no-no - even during wartime.
BBC World
Zelensky fires top general after protests over defence minister's ousting; Ukraine's military leadership shuffle continues with a younger commander and lingering public outrage.
The Guardian
Ukraine's defence minister gets the boot after actually doing his job well, because logic is for peacetime.
The Good Times
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