Protests against removal of popular defence minister erupt across Ukraine
Summary
Large protests broke out across Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov, known for modernizing Ukraine’s military during the war with Russia, resigned amid the changes, causing concerns about military stability.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s Defence Minister for six months before being removed.
- Protests occurred in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro, and other cities demanding his reinstatement.
- Protesters sang the national anthem and waved Ukrainian and EU flags.
- Fedorov helped reform the military during the ongoing Russian invasion.
- No official reason was given for his removal as part of a government reshuffle by President Zelensky.
- Deputy commander of Ukraine’s air force, Pavlo Yelizarov, resigned in protest.
- The changes also included the removal of the prime minister, with no replacements named yet.
- The protests reflect public dissatisfaction and fears of instability during a critical time in the war.
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