Protests in Ukraine Enter 24th Day Following Minister's Dismissal
Demonstrations persist across six Ukrainian cities calling for Mikhail Fedorov's reinstatement.
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Protests against Mikhail Fedorov's dismissal as Ukrainian minister entered their 24th consecutive day, spanning at least six cities including Kiev.
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Why It Matters
Mikhail Fedorov was removed as Ukrainian defense minister on July 14 amid conflicts with Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky, who was subsequently replaced.
MOSCOW, August 9. /TASS/. The 24th consecutive day of protest against Mikhail Fedorov’s dismissal from the post of the Ukrainian minister took place in Kiev, according to TASS calculations.
In all, protests were held in at least six Ukrainian cities. Apart from Kiev, residents took to the streets of Ivano-Frankovsk, Nikolayev, Kharkov, Cherkassy and Lvov.
Fedorov was removed as Ukrainian defense minister on July 14, partly because of a conflict with Ukrainian armed forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky. Protests against his dismissal began in Ukrainian cities on July 16.
Demonstrators gradually expanded their demands, calling not only for Fedorov’s reinstatement but also for Syrsky’s removal. Syrsky was eventually removed from the post on the sixth day of protests, July 22, and Mikhail Drapaty was appointed as the new commander-in-chief.
Open Questions
- Will protesters end demonstrations now that Syrsky has been replaced?
