Ukraine: Protests over Fedorov's removal continue for a second day

Protesters in Kyiv are demanding the dismissal of Ukraine's military commander-in-chief, as public anger grows following President Zelenskyy's surprise cabinet reshuffle. The focus of that anger is Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, thirty-five, who has been credited with significant contributions to Ukraine's military successes and was not reappointed in the shuffle. According to France 24, his removal has sparked considerable backlash, with the demonstrations now in their second day.

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