A former combat medic and one of the lead figures in this week's protests against the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister believes people "close to (Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr) Syrskyi" are "trying to intimidate me in order to stop the protests," he told the Kyiv Independent on July 17. Dmytro Koziatynskyi, who formerly served in the Da Vinci Wolves battalion, urged people to take to the streets on July 16 to "show the president that we are against constant reshuffles in the gov

This is a developing story and is currently being updated President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister has drawn a wave of criticism from…

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

A protest in support of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has begun near the President's Office in Kyiv.

For the first time since last summer’s protests in support of their country's anti‑corruption watchdogs, Ukrainians have mobilised online over the dismissal of Defence Minister…

President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked a wave of criticism from lawmakers, soldiers, veterans, and civil society figures, who argue Ukraine is…

The air force’s deputy commander has resigned in protest, calling Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal ‘a great evil’ for Ukraine’s defence.

Ukraine's recently-ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said he urged Zelensky to remove army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Mykhailo Fedorov has been credited with reforming defence procurement and tackling corruption.

Zelensky said Fedorov’s dismissal stemmed from problems in coordination between the defense ministry and Ukraine’s military leadership.

Syrsky urged unity after Fedorov accused him of blocking reforms, while Zelensky defended the reshuffle and signaled Klymenko remains the leading candidate.

"It's demoralizing," former soldier Bohdan said as he stood amid thousands of others in Kyiv on July 16 protesting outside the President's Office against the dismissal of Defense…

Protests have erupted in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Among those gathered in Kyiv on July 16 to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov were members of Ukraine's military voicing fears that the controversial…

A rally against the dismissal of ex-minister Fedorov is under way near the Office of the President in Kyiv.

On Thursday, more than 1,000 people took part in protest rallies against Fyodorov's dismissal in at least 18 Ukrainian cities

Fedorov's dismissal was announced Wednesday as part of Zelenskyy’s second major govt reshuffle in a year. He had held the position for the past 6 months.

Protests took place in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on July 16 as citizens expressed their disapproval of Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to dismiss Defense…

A former adviser to dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of covering up friendly-fire incidents and the deliberate…

A former combat medic and one of the lead figures in this week's protests against the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister believes people "close to…

Veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi has called for another protest on 18 July, urging people to demand the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and the appointment of…