UkrainePublished: 21 July 2026 at 16:37

Ukraine plunges into political crisis after defence minister's dismissal

A protest rally took place in Kyiv on July 17, 2026, against President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after six months in office.

Ukraine has plunged into a political crisis following President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after just six months in the post. On July 17, 2026, activists gathered in Kyiv to denounce the decision, chanting slogans at a rally. The protest highlights growing anger over the move. The situation remains tense, with further developments expected. No additional details about the reasons for the dismissal or potential successors have been released.

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