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Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Thousands of Ukrainians protested across multiple cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Kharkiv, against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov just six months into his tenure.
- Fedorov, known for his tech-savvy approach, has garnered public support, prompting demonstrators to demand his reinstatement with signs like "Hands off Fedorov!" and "Why break what’s working?"
- These protests mark only the second major street demonstrations in Ukraine during over four years of war, following last year’s rallies against President Zelensky’s attempts to weaken anticorruption agencies.
- In Kharkiv, a frontline city, over 300 protesters gathered, showing growing discontent and vocal opposition to the defense minister’s dismissal.
