About 500 Kyiv Protesters Demand Reforms and Back Fedorov Near President's Office
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Aug 14
About 500 Kyiv Protesters Demand Reforms and Back Fedorov Near President's Office
3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Aug 14
Summary
About 500 demonstrators gathered in Kyiv's Franko Square on Aug. 14, pressing the government for dialogue, a clear action plan and a vision for reforms while backing former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Chants of "Drones, not people" and "Servant of the People, come out to the people" tied the rally to anger over alleged corruption in the defence sector and frustration with the leadership's response.
A silent memorial at the fountain used candles and personal messages for war dead, adding a stark reminder that protesters say those killed can no longer voice demands to the authorities.
The protest revives a movement that ran from July 16 to 24, when demonstrators sought Fedorov's return and Oleksandr Syrskyi's removal; Zelenskyy later replaced Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi, but broader military and reform grievances remain.