A vast majority of Ukrainians oppose the recent dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, according to a new survey that highlights the depth of public discontent with the leadership change.
The poll, conducted by the Apostrophe news portal, found that 72.95% of respondents disagree with President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to remove Fedorov from his post.
This strong rejection of the cabinet reshuffle comes as large-scale protests continue to erupt across several Ukrainian cities, with demonstrators demanding Fedorov's return to the defense ministry.
The domestic political turmoil adds a layer of complexity to Ukraine's governance at a critical juncture in the war.
While the government has moved to consolidate military leadership, the public backlash suggests that the changes have not been accepted by the population.
The protests, which broke out shortly after the dismissal, reflect immediate and widespread resistance to the new direction in Kyiv's defense strategy.