Kyiv protests continue after Zelensky fires defense minister
Protesters in Kyiv announced an open-ended rally on Friday, demanding President Volodymyr Zelensky reinstate ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

On Friday, protesters in Kyiv declared an open-ended rally, escalating calls for President Volodymyr Zelensky to reappoint Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was dismissed in a poorly explained government reshuffle that has sparked a political crisis. Demonstrators argue that Fedorov's removal was unjustified and demand immediate reinstatement. The rally is set to continue indefinitely until their demands are met. The exact number of participants is unclear, but the protest has drawn significant attention amid growing public discontent with the government's communication and decision-making. The crisis highlights tensions between the administration and civil society, with no official response from authorities as of yet.
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