CLProtesters gathered in several major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, to demonstrate against the resignation of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular figure seen as a reformer who advocated for modernizing the military. Fedorov, appointed in January 2026, announced his departure on Wednesday night without providing an official explanation, leading to public outcry. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Parliament approved the nomination of Sergiy Koretsky, head of state energy company Naftogaz, as the new Prime Minister, with 289 votes out of 318. The protests highlight concerns over the government reorganization led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, which some view as politically motivated. The Russian government expressed continued interest in peace talks but emphasized the importance of decisions made in Kyiv. Demonstrators in Kyiv sang the national anthem, waved flags, and called for Fedorov’s return.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the resignation of Defense Minister Fedorov as a controversial move by President Zelensky, highlighting public discontent and the symbolic nature of the protests. It emphasizes the popularity of Fedorov and portrays the government reorganization as politically driven, aligning the
