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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Ukraine Protests Erupt After President Zelensky Ousts Popular Defense Minister Fedorov

President Zelensky’s dismissal of Ukraine’s popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered widespread protests, political dissent, and high-profile resignations, prompting the president to reconsider his decision amid fears of weakening Ukraine’s defense amid the ongoing war with Russia.

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Ukraine Protests Erupt After President Zelensky Ousts Popular Defense Minister Fedorov
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What happened

  1. 01Thousands protest in Kyiv against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
  2. 02Fedorov credited with key reforms in drone warfare and defense procurement.
  3. 03Resignation of deputy air force chief Pavel Yelyzarov in protest of Fedorov’s firing.
  4. 04Criticism arises within Zelensky’s own party and among public figures.
  5. 05Fedorov’s dismissal linked to conflict with Army Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.
  6. 06Zelensky considers reversing the decision amid mounting pressure.
Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original

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