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Kyiv Protests Defy Martial Law, Demand Fedorov Return

7/21/2026

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On July 18, thousands marched in Kyiv, defying martial law to demand Mykhailo Fedorov’s return.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met military commanders in Kyiv on July 20 to discuss the protests.
Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said views have been heard, citing a Gradus poll that 61 percent oppose Fedorov’s dismissal and promising a response.
War veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi warned of indefinite protest unless Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is removed and Fedorov reinstated by July 24.

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On July 18, thousands marched in Kyiv, defying martial law to demand Mykhailo Fedorov’s return.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met military commanders in Kyiv on July 20 to discuss the protests.
Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said views have been heard, citing a Gradus poll that 61 percent oppose Fedorov’s dismissal and promising a response.
War veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi warned of indefinite protest unless Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is removed and Fedorov reinstated by July 24.