Rare Protests Erupt in Kyiv Following Dismissal of Defence Minister
Citizens in central Kyiv took to the streets on July 16, 2026, expressing dissent over President Zelenskyy’s decision to remove the defence minister from office.
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Citizens in central Kyiv took to the streets on July 16, 2026, expressing dissent over President Zelenskyy’s decision to remove the defence minister from office.
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Demonstrations continue for a fifth day as public anger rises following President Zelenskyy’s decision to remove the defence minister amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky's unexpected removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked protests and unrest among Ukraine's military and civil society amid confirmed tensions with the military leadership.
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Thousands in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities demand reinstatement of the popular defence minister amid government reshuffle by President Zelensky.
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