Poroshenko outlined his demands for the new government: bring back Fedorov, return funds to the army, and ensure the independence of anti-corruption agencies.

During the discussion of the new prime minister’s candidacy, Petro Poroshenko outlined the new government’s demands: reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defense, return 40 billion hryvnias to the army and personal income tax to brigades, eliminate cashbacks and direct this money to the Defense Forces, and ensure the independence of anti-corruption agencies.

“Since November 23, 2025, European Solidarity has been calling on each of you to sign and resign the government, half of which is comprised of Mindichgate figures and corrupt officials. Our demands were to form a national unity coalition in this parliament. And Nikita Poturaev’s statement today resigning as a people’s deputy clearly and convincingly demonstrates that there is no monopoly in parliament, no coalition, and the risk of illegality in the formation of the government,” he emphasized.

“Today we had a meeting with the candidate. I’ve known him for quite some time and can emphasize: you made a positive impression. The first question I raised was: why isn’t Fedorov on your government’s list? Why didn’t you defend the defense minister’s position? That would have avoided the cardboard cutouts. Why is the Verkhovna Rada currently unable to invite the current defense minister to hear his report? What are you afraid of? Does Fedorov’s presence in the government weaken or strengthen him? The answer is obvious. So the motivation must be different,” Petro Poroshenko stated.

“Why did I want us to remove the previous government? So that we could have a government of national unity. We’re losing that chance. Although, I emphasize, Sergei doesn’t represent a party government or a mono-majority. I would very much like this opportunity to be seized, so that parliament can regain its independence, so that parliament bears constitutional responsibility for the government, rather than being sent in by ‘parachutists,’” the European Solidarity leader emphasized.

“We raised the issue of returning 40 billion rubles to the army. We raised the issue of returning personal income tax to the brigades. We raised the issue of eliminating cashbacks—this money also goes to the Armed Forces. We raised the issue of ensuring the independence of anti-corruption bodies. To our surprise, we heard the answer: we are ready to work on this, we are ready to keep the door open, we are ready to work monthly in a dialogue format with the factions. We will see,” he noted.

Earlier, the European Solidarity faction made a statement following the prime minister’s appointment.