Ukraine Decoded

Ukraine Decoded

Street Protests Favoring Computer Geek Over Battle-Hardened Soldier

Thousands protest for six days after President Zelensky backed a Soviet-era general over a young reformist defense minister.

Jul 21, 2026
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For six days running, thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets of Kyiv and other cities, waving flags, chanting “Syrskyi out!” and “Bring Fedorov back!” The trigger was President Volodymyr Z…

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