Thousands Rally Across Ukraine Demanding Ousted Defense Minister's Return

Thousands protested across Ukraine on July 16–17, 2026, demanding the reinstatement of dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov — sacked after just six months. Demonstrators chanted "Syrskyi away" and "Bring Fedorov back" outside Zelenskyy's Kyiv office. Reuters called the multi-city rallies a rare display of wartime dissent against Ukraine's national leadership.