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Protest Against The Dismissal Of Mikhail Fedorov

Approximately 500 demonstrators gather at Freedom Square in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on July 16, 2026, to protest President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister. Young protesters hold cardboard signs with messages in Cyrillic script opposing the government decision. The demonstration reflects public concern over leadership changes in Ukraine's defense ministry amid ongoing Russian military operations. It is one of thousands of protests organized across Ukraine against the ministerial reshuffle. (Photo by Yevhen Titov/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13967437
Date taken: 16 July 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Yevhen Titov/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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Medium Group of People Kharkiv activism armed forces cardboard signs conflict defence minister defence ministry demonstration dismissal eastern ukraine fedorov freedom square government political crisis politics protest public opinion sign ukraine ukrainian politics youth youth protest zelenskiy July 16 2026 demonstrators President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Mykhailo Fedorov government decision leadership changes Russian military operations ministerial reshuffle Yevhen Titov NurPhoto