Protests in Kyiv after Zelenskyy dismisses defence minister
Protesters in Kyiv are calling for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a move to back Syrskyi.
Demonstrations have erupted in Kyiv, with protesters demanding the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. This follows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to remove the popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in a move intended to support Syrskyi.
Zelenskyy defended his decision, stating that there had been a 'challenging dialogue' between Fedorov and Syrskyi. Protesters argue that Fedorov's dismissal was unjust and question Syrskyi's actions.
The Guardian's Luke Harding reports from Kyiv, noting the tense atmosphere and ongoing demonstrations.
