Thousands protest in Kyiv for second day over ouster of popular defence minister Fedorov
Summary
Thousands of people protested in Kyiv for a second day after President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov was popular for using drones in the war and clashed with traditional military leaders before being replaced by a security service chief.Key Facts
- Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed by President Zelensky.
- Thousands gathered in Kyiv, many showing support for Fedorov with flags and signs.
- Fedorov served about six months and pushed to modernize Ukraine’s military using new technology like drones.
- He frequently disagreed with the army’s top commander Oleksandr Syrsky.
- Fedorov criticized military bureaucracy and questioned Ukraine’s chances in the war under current army leadership.
- President Zelensky said he wants unity but had to make the tough choice during wartime.
- Yevgeniy Khmara, head of Ukraine’s SBU security service, was named acting defence minister.
- A poll showed Fedorov was one of Ukraine's most trusted public figures in June 2026.
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