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Ukraine fires popular defense minister amid criticism
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Ukraine dismissed its popular, tech-savvy defense minister, drawing intense criticism.
WHO: Ukraine
WHAT: Ukraine dismissed its defense minister, prompting intense criticism.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: The defense minister was fired, triggering criticism.
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