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Thousands protest in Kyiv demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement

8/1/2026

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On July 31 2026, thousands of protesters marched in Kyiv demanding President Volodymyr Zelensky reinstate Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
President Zelensky dismissed Fedorov in mid-July after a clash with commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was removed a week later.
Yevhenii Khmara, the acting security chief, became acting defence minister.
Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov told Ukrainian Pravda on July 29 that his anti-corruption procurement push may have led to his dismissal.

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On July 31 2026, thousands of protesters marched in Kyiv demanding President Volodymyr Zelensky reinstate Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
President Zelensky dismissed Fedorov in mid-July after a clash with commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was removed a week later.
Yevhenii Khmara, the acting security chief, became acting defence minister.
Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov told Ukrainian Pravda on July 29 that his anti-corruption procurement push may have led to his dismissal.