Outrage at sacking of Ukraine’s defence minister overshadows Starmer’s final visit as PM – Europe live

Ukraine's defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been sacked by President Zelenskyy, according to The Guardian. The removal of the popular official has drawn immediate outrage, sparking protests in Lviv and Kyiv. The dismissal overshadowed a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, marking his final trip to Ukraine in that role.

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