Ukrainian protesters have gathered in major cities, demanding that President Volodymyr Zelensky reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as Defense Minister. The demonstrations have grown in size, reflecting mounting dissatisfaction with the current military command.
President Zelensky responded by dismissing Chief of the General Staff Oleksandr Syrsky, effective immediately. The decision was documented in a widely shared video that captured the president's remarks during the ceremony.
Fedorov, who previously led the nation's digital transformation efforts, was appointed to the defense portfolio earlier this year as part of a broader push to modernize the armed forces. His potential reappointment is viewed by analysts as a step toward restoring morale within the military and reassuring the public.
The heightened protests underscore broader concerns about the effectiveness of the current defense strategy and the leadership's capacity to manage both military operations and public expectations.
