Public demonstrations in Ukraine have entered a new phase as protesters intensify pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky over recent changes in the country's military leadership. Another rally was held in Kyiv on July 20, with organizers demanding that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov be restored to his post and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi removed instead.

Protesters took to the streets again on July 18 with two demands: reinstate ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and fire Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hinted at potential changes in the army, as rare wartime protests over the removal of a popular defence minister rocked the…