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UkrainePublished: 17 July 2026 at 00:37

Protests erupt across Ukrainian cities over Fedorov's dismissal

Rallies timed to a parliamentary vote have spread across Ukrainian cities as citizens protest the firing of Minister Fedorov.

On day 1,604 of the Russo-Ukrainian war, protests have erupted in multiple Ukrainian cities following the dismissal of Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The rallies were coordinated to coincide with a parliamentary vote on the matter. Demonstrators expressed their opposition to the decision, calling for Fedorov's reinstatement. The exact number of participants and the specific cities involved have not been disclosed. This marks a significant public backlash against a government decision during wartime. Fedorov's firing has stirred considerable public debate, reflecting growing internal political tensions amidst the ongoing conflict.

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