What Happened
Thousands Gather Across Ukraine to Denounce Decision
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked widespread protests across Ukraine, with thousands gathering to denounce the move. Fedorov, who is credited with modernizing Ukraine’s military and improving its performance against Russia, was ousted after six months in the post. The move has been seen as a test of Zelenskyy’s political authority, and it remains to be seen how it will impact Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. This development was reported by the Associated Press.