Zelensky calls for army ‘unity’ after defence minister’s dismissal sparks protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for military unity following the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which has led to widespread protests across the country. Fedorov, who rejected an advisory role, criticized military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi for obstructing reforms and creating divisions. Demonstrations erupted in Kyiv and other cities, with over 1,000 protesters expressing discontent and demanding improvements in military leadership amid ongoing conflict with Russia.