"Fedorov = more Russian deaths, Syrskyi = more Ukrainian deaths." This slogan, neatly written on cardboard, was one of thousands held aloft in Kyiv and across Ukraine as outrage over the country's wartime leadership boils over. Much of Ukrainian society, soldiers and civilians alike, is up in arms over President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss popular and innovative Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Zelensky's primary motivation for the decision was debated, with theories including

By firing popular Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, President Volodymyr Zelensky has shown his support for Ukraine's military old guard.

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…

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.

Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal has exposed a conflict over military strategy, political loyalty and control of Ukraine’s wartime system.

Dismissal of the reformist defence minister ignites protests, pushing Zelenskyy to rethink his wartime strategy and even yield to pressure from civil society and the armed forces,…

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…

The Kyiv Independent’s Kateryna Denisova and Kateryna Hodunova speak with military analyst Mykola Bielieskov and opposition lawmaker Inna Sovsun about the conflict between Fedorov…

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…

Thousands gather outside presidential office for second day, following surprise government reshuffle. What we know on day 1,606

he recent dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov highlights a strategic disagreement over military modernization, sparking public protests and a broader government…

President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering the dismissal of Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky.

Kyiv protests demand Fedorov's return and Syrskyi's removal. Syrskyi out by July 31, 2026 at 40% YES; by December 31, 2026 at 70.5% YES.

"Fedorov = more Russian deaths, Syrskyi = more Ukrainian deaths." This slogan, neatly written on cardboard, was one of thousands held aloft in Kyiv and across Ukraine as outrage…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent the weekend signaling he may make a dramatic reversal after mass protests against his decision to fire popular Defense Minister Mykhailo…

Protests in Kyiv demand reinstatement of Fedorov and removal of Syrskyi. Syrskyi out as Ukraine's commander by July 31, 2026 at 66.8% YES.

Oleksandr Sysrkyj ist als Armeechef der Ukraine umstritten, die Menschen protestieren gegen ihn. Doch noch hält ihn der Präsident.

Another protest over President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov while keeping Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in office is scheduled…

Thousands of protesters now gather nightly in central Kyiv, many of them calling out the name of one of Ukraine's most respected generals: "Drapatyi!" The mass protest in the…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed…

Protesters were angry at Zelensky for sacking former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov