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Protesters in Kyiv unhappy over defense minister's departure
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Protesters in Kyiv unhappy over defense minister's departure

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over a thousand demonstrators gathered in Kyiv to protest the departure of the country's defense minister.
  • Protesters assembled outside the Prime Minister's office, chanting slogans and holding signs, with some reading "Russians are celebrating."
  • International media note the rarity of such demonstrations during wartime, recalling a similar protest last year that led to a policy reversal.

More than a thousand demonstrators have gathered in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, to protest the resignation of the country's defense minister. The protesters assembled outside the office of Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy, chanting slogans such as "shame."

Signs carried by the demonstrators included messages like "Russians are celebrating," suggesting a sentiment that the minister's departure is being viewed positively by the enemy. The demonstration is considered rare for wartime, with international media outlets highlighting its significance.

Shame

— DemonstratorsProtesters in Kyiv chanted slogans outside the Ukrainian Prime Minister's office.

Reuters reported that the protests evoke memories of July last year, when large demonstrations prompted Zelenskyy to withdraw an unpopular measure that stripped anti-corruption authorities of their independence. The current former defense minister, Mykhajlo Fedorov, who was appointed only six months ago, had reportedly built a reputation for attempting to reform and modernize the Ukrainian military.

Russians are celebrating

— ProtestersSigns held by demonstrators indicated their concern about the implications of the defense minister's departure.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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