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Kyiv, Ukraine — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a widely respected figure whose ouster sparked a swift backlash.
It is part of a cabinet shakeup that had already raised eyebrows for its timing, coming right as Ukraine is seen by many analysts as turning the tide against Russia’s nearly 4½-year full-scale invasion.
CBS News’ Aidan Stretch reports that many observers have credited the outgoing cabinet with Ukraine’s recent successes in countering Russia’s assault. The reshuffle looked set to become a test of Zelenskyy’s political authority as Ukraine’s fight against Russia continues. The president has remained in office under martial law, because wartime elections are prohibited, and he has periodically reshuffled his government.
