Zelensky Faces Protester Deadline As Ex-Defense Minister Rejects His Offer
Summary
Protesters in Ukraine have demanded that President Volodymyr Zelensky reinstate former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by Friday after Fedorov was removed during a government reshuffle. Fedorov has declined another government position offered by Zelensky, and demonstrators are also calling for the removal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.Key Facts
- Protests began on July 16 in Kyiv and spread to 16 cities, focusing on the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister.
- Fedorov was dismissed during a government reshuffle that included appointing Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister.
- President Zelensky has not clearly explained the reason for Fedorov’s removal.
- Protest organizers demand Fedorov’s return and Syrskyi’s removal by the end of the week, with a possible indefinite protest if demands are ignored.
- Zelensky offered Fedorov a new role with greater responsibilities, which Fedorov refused.
- There are reports Zelensky might replace Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi to change military command style.
- Fedorov is popular for advancing military technology and improving defense cooperation.
- Experts say disagreements between Fedorov and military leaders can be resolved through coordination by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff.
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