Protests in Ukraine after Zelenskyy fires popular defense minister
Amid a sweeping government reshuffle in Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov has lost his job – despite recent military successes against Russia’s invasion.
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Ukraine’s ousted defense minister attacks the military’s old guard
News Wrap: Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's firing of defense minister
Ukrainians protest Zelensky’s ouster of his popular defense minister
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18 sourcesZelensky's dismissal of Ukraine's defence chief sparks political crisis
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9 sourcesZelensky fires defense minister credited with beefing up Ukraine’s successful drone strategy — sparking protests
Zelensky Faces Street Protests After Ousting Popular War Minister.
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13 articlesUkraine war briefing: Protests of Fedorov’s dismissal continue as Zelenskyy tries to repair rift with Poland
Second day of protests erupts as Zelensky stands by decision to oust Defense Minister Fedorov
Ukraine protests Zelensky’s decision to fire defense minister
Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Has Ukraine’s Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?
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3 developments- Jul 15Only center coverage:Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
- Jul 16Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister
- Jul 17Only lean-left coverage:Ukraine war briefing: Protests of Fedorov’s dismissal continue as Zelenskyy tries to repair rift with Poland
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Quiet for 92 daysLast development · Jul 17 — Ukraine war briefing: Protests of Fedorov’s dismissal continue as Zelenskyy tries to repair rift with Poland