Thousands protest across Ukraine over Zelensky's firing of Defense Minister Fedorov

Financial Times—Thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets in multiple cities to protest President Zelensky's dismissal of Defence Minister Fedorov, who supporters described as the country's most successful defence minister. Demonstrations were reported across the country, with hundreds gathering in Kyiv alone. The widespread anger signals unusual public pushback against Zelensky's leadership decisions during wartime.

• Financial Times — Attendance reached thousands across all protest locations
• BBC — Protests erupted in multiple Ukrainian cities, not only Kyiv
• The Globe and Mail — The fired official was identified as Defence Minister Fedorov
• France 24 — Supporters called Fedorov Kyiv's 'most successful defence minister'
• Al Jazeera — Hundreds gathered in Kyiv alone for the demonstrations