March for Fedorov reinstatement held in Kyiv as protests enter second month
The march drew more than 10,000 people and broadened into criticism of corruption, opaque decisions and other government appointments, organizers said.
- On Sunday, August 16, thousands of demonstrators gathered at Kyiv's Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People to demand the reinstatement of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in mid-July.
- Protesters rallied after President Zelensky dismissed Fedorov, a popular official known for reforming drone capabilities, citing broader grievances including systemic corruption and non-transparent decision-making within government.
- Organizers titled the march "The Last Attempt to Reach the President" and aimed to "remind the president of the importance of dialogue between the authorities and society," said war veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a protest organizer.
- Although President Zelensky offered Fedorov a "prominent position in the government," the ex-minister rejected the alternative, insisting on returning only as defense minister while the Presidential Office has not responded to protesters' demands.
- On Tuesday, August 18, lawmakers will vote for a new head of the Ministry of Defense, as protesters await to see if President Zelensky will officially nominate acting Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara to the position.
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The protesters launched a paper petition to Zelensky demanding the return of the former Minister of Defence, and the protests took place in other cities as well.
The Ex-Minister of Defence replied with one phrase.
"Corruption kills" – this was the slogan chanted by Ukrainian protesters. Thousands of people gathered in front of President Zelensky's office to protest against the resignation of Mykhailo Fedorov.
[Kyiv, Kyodo] One month has passed since the demonstrations began on the 16th, calling for the return of former Defense Minister Fedorov (35), who was dismissed by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy following the Russian invasion. On this day, about 1,000 supporters of Fedorov marched in the capital Kyiv. Fedorov has been known for his anti-corruption measures and
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