Ukraine plunges into political crisis over defence minister's dismissal
Street protests entered a fifth day in Ukraine over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whose ouster followed frequent clashes with army chief Oleksandr Syrsky. President Volodymyr Zelensky is now seeking to defuse the political crisis and restore unity within the military leadership.
Street protests in Ukraine entered a fifth day on July 19, driven by anger over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov was removed following frequent clashes with top army general Oleksandr Syrsky.
The 35-year-old Fedorov is credited by many young Ukrainians with innovative drone tactics that gave Ukraine new battlefield momentum against the Russian invasion. Fedorov has publicly blamed the 60-year-old Syrsky for his ouster.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is now seeking to defuse the mounting political crisis and restore unity to the country's military leadership. How the dispute affects battlefield coordination remains to be seen.
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