A show of strength from Ukrainian society
The political crisis that erupted in Kyiv in mid-July, triggered by an inexplicable cabinet reshuffle, could have endangered a country at war for more than four years. The way it was resolved demonstrates the strength of Ukrainian society and its deep commitment to democratic mechanisms that are unthinkable in Russia, where Vladimir Putin's centralization of power and silencing of dissent continue to expand. It all began with Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to remove a widely respected defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who held the position for only six months.
- ▪The political crisis that erupted in Kyiv in mid-July, triggered by an inexplicable cabinet reshuffle, could have endangered a country at war for more than four years.
- ▪The way it was resolved demonstrates the strength of Ukrainian society and its deep commitment to democratic mechanisms that are unthinkable in Russia, where Vladimir Putin's centralization of power and silencing of dissent continue to expa
- ▪It all began with Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to remove a widely respected defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who held the position for only six months.
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The political crisis that erupted in Kyiv in mid-July, triggered by an inexplicable cabinet reshuffle, could have endangered a country at war for more than four years. The way it was resolved demonstrates the strength of Ukrainian society and its deep commitment to democratic mechanisms that are unthinkable in Russia, where Vladimir Putin's centralization of power and silencing of dissent continue to expand. It all began with Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to remove a widely respected defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who held the position for only six months. His leadership coincided with a shift in the balance of power that had previously been unfavorable to Ukraine.
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