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Ukrainians Protest Ouster of Popular Defense Minister Fedorov

Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets in Kyiv and other cities for a second consecutive day to protest the removal of popular Defense Minister Fedorov. Protesters are demanding his reinstatement, questioning the decision to replace him amidst ongoing conflict.

17 Jul, 07:10 — 17 Jul, 22:39
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BBCHigh14d ago

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

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The GuardianMostly Factual14d ago

Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy

Mykhailo Fedorov, celebrated by many for innovative, tech-driven approach, was sidelined for military old guard The abrupt dismissal of Ukraine’s youthful and innovative defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, by Volodomyr Zelenskyy at precisely the moment Kyiv appeared to be gaining advantages in several spheres of its war with Russia has exposed, not for the first time, a troubling flaw in the president’s leadership. The move, which has startled senior European officials and caused consternatio...

By Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent

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ukrainska-pravda14d ago

Protests in support of ex-defence minister Fedorov continue for second day in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine – photos, video

Protests in support of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov continue for a second consecutive day in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine following his dismissal.

By Anastasia Prots,Iryna Balachuk

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France 24High14d ago

Thousands protest in Kyiv for second day over ouster of popular defence minister Fedorov

Protesters rallied for a second day in the Ukrainian capital on Friday, angered by President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to fire youthful defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, seen as an innovator who pioneered the country’s successful drone warfare but clashed with the traditional military establishment.

By FRANCE 24

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New StatesmanMostly Factual14d ago

Zelensky hands Putin an unexpected gift

Large crowds in Ukraine are protesting the decision to fire the country's popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

By Katie Stallard

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sbs-newsMostly Factual14d ago

Why one man's dismissal has triggered rare wartime protests in Ukraine

Mykhailo Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech expert, is out as Ukraine's defence minister after a surprise government reshuffle.

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meduza14d ago

From Lviv to Kharkiv, Ukrainians were back in the streets on Friday for a second straight day, demanding the return of their ousted defense minister

Residents of several Ukrainian cities took to the streets again to protest the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, the Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda and Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne reported. Correspondents from both outlets said demonstrations took place in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro, Ternopil, Poltava, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and elsewhere.

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sbs-news17 Jul, 07:10First to report

Why one man's dismissal has triggered rare wartime protests in Ukraine

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tvn2417 Jul, 11:56

Ta dymisja wywołała protesty. "Prezydent Zełenski na tym etapie przegrał"

la-vanguardia17 Jul, 11:57

Segundo día de protestas en Ucrania por la destitución del ministro de Defensa

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aktualne-cz17 Jul, 13:01

Válka generálů v Kyjevě: Kdo doopravdy stojí za pádem miláčka Ukrajinců?

The Guardian17 Jul, 13:42

Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy

der-standard17 Jul, 13:54

Mychajlo Fedorow, der Vater des ukrainischen Drohnenkrieges, denkt nicht ans Aufgeben

publico17 Jul, 14:17

Guerra na Ucrânia: Vitórias navais na Crimeia são ensombradas por crise política no Governo de Zelensky

delfi-lt17 Jul, 14:32

Ukrainoje tęsiasi protestai

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New Statesman17 Jul, 15:44

Zelensky hands Putin an unexpected gift

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ukrainska-pravda17 Jul, 17:56

Protests in support of ex-defence minister Fedorov continue for second day in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine – photos, video

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el-mundo17 Jul, 19:01

Miles de manifestantes protestan en Kiev contra la destitución del ministro de Defensa Fedorov

BBC17 Jul, 19:04

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

le-figaro17 Jul, 19:06

Ukraine : des milliers de manifestants à nouveau réunis à Kiev pour protester contre l'éviction du populaire ministre de la Défense

France 2417 Jul, 19:35

Thousands protest in Kyiv for second day over ouster of popular defence minister Fedorov

index-hr17 Jul, 19:56

Tisuće na ulicama Kijeva zbog smjene mladog ministra

telex17 Jul, 20:08

Az SZBU-ból érkezik Fedorov utódja az ukrán védelmi minisztérium élére

n1-serbia17 Jul, 20:47

Ukrajinci i danas na ulicama zbog smene ministra odbrane

jutarnji-list17 Jul, 21:13

Tisuće prosvjeduju u Kijevu protiv smjene popularnog ministra obrane

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meduza17 Jul, 22:39Latest update

From Lviv to Kharkiv, Ukrainians were back in the streets on Friday for a second straight day, demanding the return of their ousted defense minister