On the 15th day, Ukrainians are taking to the streets to protest Fedorov’s resignation: “Shelter” journalists once again covered the protests in Kyiv

This was reported in the Fedorov Support Community (FSC) chat.

Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Rivne, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Sumy, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, and other cities have united behind a single common goal—the return of Fedorov, who is considered the most effective defense minister.

Journalists from “Shelter” observed how things are actually unfolding, whether these are truly “peaceful” rallies, and what the prevailing mood is among the protesters.

Each rally begins with a moment of silence in honor of those who died during the war. In an instant, the entire square falls silent; everyone’s breath merges into a single rhythm, and a sense of significance and unity arises—a feeling that the Ukrainian people are unique and that Ukraine is strong and free.

Then, in this silence, the Ukrainian national anthem begins to ring out. First, a single voice, then everyone joins in—children, young people, retirees, everyone present, even those who can’t sing or have no voice.

On the “cardboard signs,” the main slogans calling for Fedorov’s return read: “Fedorov—to the Ministry of Defense,” “Those who work aren’t fired,” “Exchange prisoners, not ministers.”

But there are also unique, creative slogans: “War takes no vacation,” “Don’t kill our hope for victory,” “The Ministry of Defense issue is not closed,” “I’ll trade my diploma for Fedorov’s return to the Ministry of Defense,” “Action, not inaction,” and so on.

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As a reminder, protest organizer and veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi previously announced a large protest march calling for dialogue and reforms on July 31. In Kyiv, it will start near the Shevchenko monument and end at Ivan Franko Square; other cities across Ukraine are also planning their own gatherings.