Ukraine: Trouble at the Top? Adieu Keir, Alright Andy

Per France 24, Ukraine has seen rare wartime demonstrations on Friday against the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. In just six months, Fedorov earned credit for making a difference on the battlefield and leading anti-corruption efforts. But he reportedly clashed with Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, over how the war should be fought—tensions significant enough that their split has now sparked public protest during an active conflict.

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