Thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets of Kyiv and cities across the country to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, in the most serious domestic political crisis Ukraine has faced since the full-scale invasion began. The removal of a minister widely credited with regaining the battlefield initiative has prompted a resignation in the Air Force command, a revolt within the ruling party, a suspension of output by a state-run media outlet, and open questions from the European Commission.

Organizers cite Zelensky's lack of explanation for sacking Fedorov as key grievance.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacked Mykhaylo Fedorov as defense minister, a dramatic shakeup of his Cabinet that sent shockwaves through Ukrainian political and military circles…