Zelensky faces fury on Ukrainian streets after dropping popular defence minister

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Protests erupted in multiple Ukrainian cities on Thursday following the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Over a thousand people gathered in Kyiv, chanting slogans and waving flags to express their disapproval. Fedorov, who was appointed six months prior, was known for his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian military amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. His departure comes as part of a broader government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The article suggests Fedorov's removal could introduce uncertainty into the army during a period of strategic gains for Ukraine. Fedorov himself announced his resignation on Wednesday evening.

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Fedorov stated it was a 'great honour to serve the Ukrainian people'.

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Fedorov announced he was stepping down amid a sweeping government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Mykhailo Fedorov was appointed six months ago and was known as a moderniser who tried to reform the Ukrainian military.

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Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities against the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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Ukraine is in one of its best positions in the war for months, having halted the Russian advance and pounded Russian sites.

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Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov.More than a thousand people gathered on a central square in Kyiv, singing the national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags and chanting “shame” and “bring Fedorov back”.Appointed only six months ago, Fedorov carved a reputation as a moderniser who tried to reform the Ukrainian military, worn down by more than four years of the Russian invasion.His removal risks throwing uncertainty into the army at a time when Ukraine is in one of its best positions in the war for months, having halted the pace of the Russian advance and pounding oil and military sites in the country with long-range drones.Ukraine’s then defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on July 1. Photo: ReutersFedorov announced late on Wednesday he was stepping down, saying it was a “great honour to serve the Ukrainian people”, amid a sweeping government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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