Politics● ElevatedJul 16 · Jul 16, 2026, 9:49 AM
Departure of Ukraine's popular defense minister sparks protests
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Rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's young and popular defense minister, were held in Kyiv and around the country on Thursday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky angered politicians, military officials and the general public by announcing his removal the previous day.
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