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Zelensky faces protests over popular defense minister's dismissal

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing public backlash and protests following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov, who was appointed just six months ago, was known for his modernizing efforts within the Ukrainian military. His removal has sparked demonstrations in several cities, with protesters calling for his reinstatement and expressing concern over the timing of the change amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. AI

RANK_REASON Significant political event within a country experiencing a major conflict, involving the dismissal of a key minister and subsequent public unrest. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Zelensky faces protests over popular defense minister's dismissal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Zelensky faces fury on Ukrainian streets after dropping popular defence minister

    Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. More than a thousand people gathered on a central square in Kyiv, singing the national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags and chanting “sham…

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