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Protests in Kyiv follow dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Approximately 10,000 demonstrators gathered at Ivan Franko Square for the second consecutive day to protest President Zelensky's removal of Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as Minister of Defense. The scale of the mobilization indicates significant public pushback against the cabinet reshuffle, though the long-term political impact on the administration remains uncertain.

OKO.pressabout 6 hours agoUACredibility 48%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.5

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#ukraine #protest #zelensky #fedorov #cabinet

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KyivIvan Franko Square

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activePoliticsGeopolitics4h ago

Ukraine Cabinet Reshuffle: Defense Minister Fedorov Dismissed Amid Protests

President Zelensky has dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering significant public protests in Kyiv and raising concerns among EU partners regarding the BraveTech arms procurement program. The move has exposed internal divisions within Ukrainian leadership and created uncertainty about the future of the domestic drone program, despite the appointment of a drone expert as presidential advisor. The strategic implications for the war effort and international cohesion remain unclear.

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activePoliticsGeopolitics4h ago