Political turmoil follows Ukraine defense minister’s dismissal

KYIV – The dismissal of popular reform-minded Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sent shockwaves through Ukrainian politics and society, leading to impromptu protests in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on July 16. On the evening of July 15, Fedorov announced on Facebook that it had been a “great honor” to serve as Ukraine’s minister of defense. […]

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