President Volodymyr Zelensky and former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov remain locked in a political standoff, with neither side willing to compromise as protests over the minister’s dismissal pause for three days, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. Days after thousands of people rallied against Fedorov's dismissal, both camps remain committed to their maximalist positions. Zelensky is prepared to replace Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in an attempt to defuse pu

Protests erupt in Ukraine after Zelensky dismisses key official Fedorov. Ceasefire by December 31, 2026 at 35.5% YES.

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.