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Zelensky Faces Widespread Protest After Ousting Defence Minister | Jimmy Rushton

"Whatever the reasoning, it's a very strange decision and it's one that has left Ukrainians scratching their heads."

Unrest on Ukrainian streets in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, the "popular" defence

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There were a few protests a few week ago, not widely reported though. To do with people being kidnapped and sent to the front.
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Zelensky need money you genius people. Send 200 bilion urgently please 😂
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What mistake you are talking about zelensky destroy Ukraine last 4 years.he rejected Istanbul agreement
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@samb2052 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 5
His mistake was not taking the peace deal in April 22.
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@Orion42 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 6
Zelenskye is killing you !
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Zelensky seems to be a part of the corrupt sovjet era. Likely his top military. People must quit them.
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Fedorov provided Ukraine and its western backers with many pretty "Boom!" images which propelled a "Ukraine is winning" fiction.
The Ukrainian military meanwhile were more concerned about Russia still winning on the front lines.
Konstantynivka has recently fallen to the Russians and Lyman will follow soon.
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The draft is a red herring. Fedorov was winning the war without deefing up mobilisation.
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He made a mistake is looking to expose Russia to NATO, thereby provocing the war, though he got his job promising his people peace. They made a mistake in not kicking him out, IMO.
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poor zelensky - lets send them more of our money to spaff up against the wall,
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A mistake ....... many
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Ukraine should have been partitioned in Feb 2014 and millions of Ukrainian and Russian lives would have been saved. 2004 and 2010 Ukrainian Presidential voting maps were pretty clear on the dividing lines.
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Zelinzky sucked his defence general for 2 reasons first , he wanted to create human shield for Kiev so the Russian hold bombs. Secondly; his defence general became popular and he was frightened to be overthrown. Zelinzky is gambling
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Ukraine has sold it's soul to the EU and they don't even know it...
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Defense wanted money for defence but zilinsky has already invested it somewhere
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Strange decision, good show
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The corrupt dwarf
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He’s been reading Starmers playbook
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When you look at the achievements Fedorov made during the last 6 months, it is quite clear, why the Ukrainian people are extremely angry.
It is quite evident from statements made by Zelensky that it was due to Syrskyi not being prepared to implement the modernisation reforms being proposed by Fedorov.
There have been many rumours concerning scandals involving Syrskyi and his staff.
Unfortunately, Zelensky is gambling and it is a losing hand he is playing.
The Verkhovna Rada will not appoint the man proposed by Zelensky to replace Fedorov.
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Our favourite non-expert, Jimmy, is back !! Fantastic
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harbourview 17 Jul 2026
It really does feel like an odd time for a shake-up, Mara. Hard to imagine how it won't rattle the morale of folks just trying to get through the day there.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
Hi everyone! It's wild to see such strong public reaction to the defense minister being ousted, especially when stability is so crucial right now. Do you think this move will impact the country's morale or its military strategy moving forward? I'd love to hear your thoughts!