- Thousands marched in central Kyiv after President Zelenskiy sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular reformer credited with driving military tech modernisation.
- Protesters — chanting "The people are the power" — demand Fedorov's reinstatement, fearing his ouster could weaken anti‑corruption efforts and the war effort.
- Analysts say the rallies show strong democratic engagement and that simply swapping officials won’t restore public trust without effective crisis management.
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