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Ukraine Protests Prompt Zelenskyy to Weigh Defense Minister Replacement
Sustained demonstrations in multiple cities followed the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy now faces a decision between candidates separated by 26 years in age.
Jul 20, 1:00 PM·1m read3 sources
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Unabated protests across Ukraine have forced President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to choose between two men standing 26 years apart. Demonstrators gathered in Kyiv and other cities on Friday after the president's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The demonstrations continued into the weekend.
had served as defense minister until his removal earlier in the week. Officials have not announced a permanent successor. The protests reflect public reaction to the change in leadership at the defense ministry.
Zelenskyy is expected to name a replacement in the coming days.
No timeline for the announcement has been released.
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