Ukraine: Hundreds of angry protesters denounce dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Ukraine
Politics

Hundreds of protesters marched in central Kyiv on Thursday, July 16, chanting 'Shame' behind banners reading 'The army is the priority.' A woman carrying a child held a sign saying 'I don't want to die.' The mobilization came after President Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a government reshuffle. Fedorov, 35, leaves after only six months, and Parliament also approved the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
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