FEDOROV VS ZEL: Zelensky Under Pressure As Fedorov Rejects New Role, Kyiv Protests Erupt

KYIV — Ukraine is facing an unprecedented wartime political crisis as ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has flatly rejected President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offers of alternative government roles, declaring he will accept only his reinstatement as head of the defence ministry. Fedorov’s defiant stance comes amid massive street protests in Kyiv—dubbed the 'Cardboard Maidan'—where thousands of demonstrators have demanded his return, accusing the government of sacrificing a key reformer who drove military innovation and anti-corruption campaigns. Although President Zelenskyy sought to defuse public anger by sacking Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offering Fedorov a prominent role overseeing military innovation, the high-stakes standoff continues to paralyze Kyiv's leadership. The military aid structures are being closely evaluated as the administration of sitting US President Donald Trump monitors this growing internal instability, which experts warn could threaten front-line stability and future Western support during a critical phase of the war.

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