Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after disagreements with the military leadership. The decision caused protests in Kyiv and concern from Ukraine’s international partners, while Zelenskyy appointed Yevhenii Khmara as acting defence minister.Key Facts
- Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed following conflicts with the military’s commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
- Zelenskyy said efforts to unite the defence ministry and military leadership failed.
- Yevhenii Khmara, head of Ukraine’s security service, was named acting defence minister pending parliamentary approval.
- Over 1,000 people protested in Kyiv against Fedorov’s removal, showing public support for him.
- The protests are notable as only the second large anti-government demonstration since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv, met with Zelenskyy, and was awarded Ukraine’s highest foreign honour.
- Starmer praised Ukraine’s progress and expressed continued UK support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
- The political crisis in Ukraine overshadowed Starmer’s farewell visit before he leaves office.
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