Protests against the change of the Minister of Defense continue in Ukraine, with at least 10,000 participants chanting slogans and singing the national anthem.

Protests against the change of the Minister of Defense continue in Ukraine, with at least 10,000 participants chanting slogans and singing the national anthem.

@meduzalive 17 Jul 2026, 19:20

Protests in support of former Defense Minister Fedorov and demands for the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Syrskiy are taking place in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and other cities in Ukraine.

@varlamov_news 17 Jul 2026, 18:22

The Ukrainian Cabinet led by Yulia Svyrydenko was dismissed after a year in office, prompting criticism from citizens, particularly regarding the resignation of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which led to protests and dissatisfaction among Western allies.

@meduzalive 17 Jul 2026, 17:45

Foreign media analyze the resignation of Defense Minister Fedorov, linking it to a political crisis and conflict with military leadership while emphasizing his reformist initiatives and popularity.

@rybar 17 Jul 2026, 15:00

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Yevgeny Khmara as the acting Minister of Defense of the country.

@varlamov_news 17 Jul 2026, 14:39

Major General Yevhen Khmara has been appointed as the new head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, focusing on overseeing long-range strikes on Russian territory.

@meduzalive 17 Jul 2026, 14:15

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov resigns at the decision of President Volodymyr Zelensky due to a conflict with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.

@meduzalive 17 Jul 2026, 13:36

The resignation of Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, linked to a conflict with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, may lead to political repercussions and protests in the country.

@meduzalive 17 Jul 2026, 13:33

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed Igor Klimenko to take the position of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, replacing Rustem Umerov, who previously represented Ukraine in negotiations with Russia and the USA.

@meduzalive 17 Jul 2026, 12:40