Protests in support of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo… (фёдоров · украина · отставка)
Protests in support of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and demanding the dismissal of the Supreme Commander... Protests are taking place across Ukraine against the resignation of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, local media report.
Consensus
- Protests are taking place in multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odessa, Lviv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, and others.
- The protests are in support of former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov and demand his reinstatement.
- Demonstrators also call for the resignation of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Alexander Syrskyi.
- The protests began on July 16 and have continued daily, with events reported through at least July 19.
- Fedorov was dismissed from his position as Minister of Defense by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- A conflict between Fedorov and Syrskyi is cited as the reason for Fedorov's dismissal.
Points of divergence
- The government resigned in full on July 14, with some ministers reappointed but Fedorov replaced by Yevhen Khmara. — meduza
- Fedorov was dismissed due to the failure of a mobilization reform intended to align Ukraine's army with NATO standards; some members of the defense bloc also resigned, including Colonel Pavel Yelyzaryov. — riamo
- Zelensky held talks with Fedorov and Syrskyi, and announced that decisions regarding the military will be made soon. Fedorov stated there is dialogue and change is inevitable. — tg_mash
- Volunteers claim commanders were instructed to record video messages supporting Syrskyi, indicating pressure from above. — tg_mash
- People are singing the national anthem and chanting slogans at protests; videos are being shared by Ukrainian bloggers, activists, and media outlets like UNIAN, Radio Svoboda, and Obozrevatel. — tg_astrapress
- The European Commission's Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, stated that Fedorov’s dismissal will be discussed in the EU and expressed concern over why such a figure was replaced. — tg_mash
Coverage (18 sources)
- Protests against personnel reshuffles in the Armed Forces of Ukraine take place in Poland — Вести
- Protests in 14 Ukrainian Cities Support Dismissed Defense Minister — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Protests in Ukraine Continue for the Fourth Day Due to Change of Defense Minister — Meduza
- Protests against the resignation of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov continue in Kyiv — Вести
- Protest in support of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and a demand to dismiss the commander-in-chief... — Mash
- Protests across Ukraine against the resignation of Defense Minister Mykola Fedorov — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Protests across Ukraine against the resignation of Defense Minister Mykola Fedorov — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Protests across Ukraine against the resignation of Defense Minister Mykola Fedorov — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Protests in Kyiv, Odessa, Lviv and other Ukrainian cities resume over defense minister change; crowds chant 'Bring back Fedorov!' and 'Down with Syris!' — Meduza
- Protests in Support of Fedorov Continue for a Second Day on Ukraine — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Protests against Fedorov's dismissal from Ukraine's Ministry of Defense continue in Kyiv — Вести
- Protests across Ukraine against the resignation of Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Protests across Ukraine against the resignation of Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Mass protests erupt in Ukraine over dismissal of defense minister — РИАМО
- Protests across Ukraine against the resignation of Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- More footage of pro-Mikhail Fedorov rallies — ASTRA
- Protests across Ukraine against the resignation of Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, report local media — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Protests against the dismissal of Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov begin in Ukrainian cities — Вести