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

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. (Photo by Sergii Kostezh/Kyiv Post) 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. (Photo by Sergii Kostezh/Kyiv Post) JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Many motorists traveling in the opposite direction honked their horns in support, while hundreds of pedestrians in central Kyiv joined the demonstration. Protesters hold placards with various statements as they march through Kyiv. (Photo by Sergii Kostezh/Kyiv Post) 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. Other Topics of Interest Assassination Attempt on Top Ukrainian Commander Foiled, Khartiia Vows Battlefield Revenge Col. Ihor Oboliensky survived an assassination attempt with two suspects detained. Sergii Kostezh is a Kyiv Post Special Correspondent. He has worked for various Ukrainian TV channels as a reporter from the field and war zone.