Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia

The first reports, published by the Kyiv Independent, described a new rally in Kyiv demanding the reinstatement of former defense minister Oleksiy Fedorov, noting that organizers expressed disappointment with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s silence on the issue. Demonstrators gathered near the presidential office, echoing earlier demonstrations and signalling ongoing public pressure on the government. Subsequent coverage expanded the picture.

Le Monde reported that Zelensky had regained control after a month‑long political crisis, while Forbes highlighted student‑led protests across Ukraine that continued despite a recent missile blitz. Українська правда confirmed another crowd forming near the President’s Office in Kyiv. CBS News quoted the fired defense minister, stating that the conflict with Russia had become a “technological war.” The Kyiv Independent’s account of Zelensky’s silence contrasts with Le Monde’s claim of regained control, illustrating differing assessments of the president’s response. Current reporting shows protests ongoing, public dissatisfaction with the handling of Fedorov’s dismissal, and the defense minister’s framing of the war’s nature.

The situation remains fluid as activists continue to assemble and the government’s next steps are awaited.