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Thousands protest in Kyiv against Defense Minister's dismissal
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Thousands protest in Kyiv against Defense Minister's dismissal

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands protested in Kyiv for a second day against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
  • Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech expert, aimed to modernize the Ukrainian army.
  • His removal, part of a government reshuffle by President Zelenskyy, has caused unusual wartime demonstrations.

Thousands of protesters rallied in Kyiv for a second consecutive night, demanding the reinstatement of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The demonstrators, carrying flags and banners, voiced their opposition to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss the popular 35-year-old tech expert.

Return Fedorov!

โ€” ProtesterA banner held by a demonstrator at the protest in Kyiv.

Protests erupted Thursday after Fedorov's removal, a key figure who sought to transform the Kyiv army into a more effective fighting force. Zelenskyy had announced a government reshuffle to strengthen ties with international partners. However, the defense minister's dismissal sparked uncommon wartime demonstrations in the capital and other cities.

Respect and consideration for the people

โ€” ProtesterA banner held by a demonstrator at the protest in Kyiv.

Fedorov, a young reformer and advocate for high-tech battlefield solutions, left office less than six months after taking charge of the defense ministry. He was popular among the public and respected by Ukraine's Western allies. Fedorov reportedly clashed with Ukrainian army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who favors a more traditional approach to military operations.

Self-sabotage

โ€” ProtesterA banner held by a demonstrator at the protest in Kyiv, criticizing the dismissal.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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