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Thousands of Protesters Fill Central Kyiv, Call for Continued Reforms, Fedorov's Return to Government

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Thousands of Protesters Fill Central Kyiv, Call for Continued Reforms, Fedorov's Return to Government

In brief: Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central Kyiv on Friday, July 31, demanding the reinstatement of former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov, continued reforms, and greater government accountability. Demonstrators called Fedorov's dismissal a fatal mistake by authorities.

Demonstrators called for the continuation of reforms, the reinstatement of former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov – who is widely associated with the reform agenda pursued during his tenure – and greater government accountability.

Hundreds of police officers and several police vehicles accompanied the march, as protesters chanted: "listening to the people is strength," "glory to the heroes," and "corruption kills."

Participants described Fedorov's dismissal as a fatal mistake by the authorities, arguing that the decision served the interests of groups opposed to further reforms.

Many motorists traveling in the opposite direction honked their horns in support, while hundreds of pedestrians in central Kyiv joined the demonstration.

Despite ongoing protests, reports suggest that President Volodymyr Zelensky is unwilling to reinstate Fedorov. Instead, he offered him the role of "deputy prime minister for military innovations" on July 23 – an offer Fedorov reportedly turned down.