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Zelenskyy has commented on the protests concerning Fedorov and Syrskyi

Zelenskyy has commented on the protests concerning Fedorov and Syrskyi

Inna Kramarchuk Journalist

19 July 2026, 12:30

Zelenskyy has commented on the protests concerning Fedorov and Syrskyi — President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has commented on the public debate that has arisen following several days of protests in support of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. According to the head of state, he has listened to the views of the public and has already held a series of consultations on further decisions in the field of defence

Zelenskyy made this statement in an evening video address.

Zelenskyy responded to the protests regarding Fedorov and Syrskyi

The President said that over the past two days he had held a series of consultations, including a lengthy conversation with Mykhailo Fedorov, and had also discussed the situation with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi.

“There have been many consultations yesterday and today. Of course, I am listening to what people are saying. I spoke at length with Mykhailo Fedorov today. I also spoke with Oleksandr Syrskyi today. Decisions regarding the army will be worked out,” said Zelenskyy.

He also thanked the Ukrainian military, everyone defending the country on the front line, and those working to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.

Earlier, The Public reported that over the course of several days, rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov had taken place in Kyiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, Kropyvnytskyi and other cities across Ukraine. Protesters called for the continuation of the drive to digitise the armed forces, the development of unmanned technologies and the continuation of defence reforms

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