Protests against Ukrainian government continue

Thousands of Ukrainians are taking to the streets, demanding the reinstatement of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The protests, which have been ongoing for over three weeks, show no sign of abating. Organizers estimate that more than 10,000 people gathered in the capital, Kyiv, last Friday alone.

Despite the widespread public outcry, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has remained firm in his stance. Political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko suggests that reinstating Fedorov would be a significant political setback for the president. The government's silence on the matter has fueled further public discontent.

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Giving in to the demands of the street and reinstating Fedorov as defense minister would be a political defeat for President Zelenskyy.

Participants are carrying handmade signs and national flags, chanting slogans to express their demands. The movement, driven by citizens and reportedly including war veterans, highlights a growing tension between public will and the presidential administration's decisions. The political leadership's lack of response so far has intensified the situation.

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With signs, flags, and chants, numerous people in Ukraine are demanding the return of the fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains hard.