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Zelenskiy appoints Klymenko, protests erupt over Fedorov’s ouster

7/17/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed former interior minister Ihor Klymenko to lead the national security and defence council on July 17.
The move followed the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which sparked protests demanding his reinstatement.
Protesters assembled outside Zelenskiy's office for a second day to call for Fedorov's return.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed former interior minister Ihor Klymenko to lead the national security and defence council on July 17.
The move followed the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which sparked protests demanding his reinstatement.
Protesters assembled outside Zelenskiy's office for a second day to call for Fedorov's return.