Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Protesters in Kyiv are demonstrating against President Zelensky's surprise dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The move has caused significant backlash among the military and civil society, with some linking the decision to internal tensions within the government.
Why it matters
The dismissal of a popular minister during an ongoing conflict risks destabilizing domestic morale and military leadership cohesion.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Protesters gathered in central Kyiv on Thursday morning
The article presents multiple perspectives from protesters and soldiers while maintaining a neutral reporting tone on the political situation.
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