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Protests in Ukraine against President Zelensky’s removal of defence minister | BBC News

Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A crowd of people - mostly young - g

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GazFromLeeds 16 Jul 2026
Spot on, Farid. Power struggles don't stop just because there's a war on.
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Farid H 16 Jul 2026
It’s a delicate balance, bea_studies. Looking at similar crises globally, these shifts often signal internal power struggles that surface even during wartime.
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bea_studies 16 Jul 2026
It's really interesting to see these protests happening internally while the country is under such immense external pressure. Do you think this shift in leadership is more about strategic restructuring or is there deeper political friction we aren't seeing? Definitely makes me want to dig deeper into Fedorov's influence on the ground.
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Brendan O' 16 Jul 2026
It's really surprising to see these protests breaking out right now. Fedorov seems to have had a lot of support, but I wonder if there's more to the story behind the scenes that we aren't seeing yet. Do you think this will cause a major distraction for the government at such a critical time?
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 16 Jul 2026
This feels like a high-stakes political thriller, but it's heartbreaking that it's real life. The tension in these crowds is palpable. Do you think this shift in leadership will change the momentum of the defense strategy, or is it just internal friction?