Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Ukraine

PoliticsWorld / International

Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister

Rare protests erupted in Kyiv over President Zelenskyy's dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Many see his removal as a setback for military reform. Al Jazeera's Audrey MacAlpine reported from the demonstration.

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