‘Cardboard’ protests erupt across Ukraine against Zelenskyy’s firing of Fedorov
Protests dubbed ‘cardboard’ have erupted across Ukraine against President Zelenskyy’s decision to dismiss Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The rallies were timed to a parliamentary session set to confirm a wider government reshuffle.
Across Ukraine, protests have erupted against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to dismiss Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. The demonstrations, referred to as “cardboard” protests, were timed to coincide with a parliamentary session that was scheduled to approve a broader government reshuffle.
Protesters expressed dissatisfaction with Fedorov’s dismissal, viewing him as a key figure in reforms and digitalization. While exact numbers and locations are not specified, reports indicate that rallies took place in multiple cities.
The protests highlight growing public tension over the government changes. Fedorov’s firing is part of a wider shake-up initiated by President Zelenskyy, but it has sparked mixed reactions.
