Protests Against Zelenskyy: It's About More Than Just a Personnel Issue
A commentary from taz.de reports on ongoing protests in Kyiv against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The protest movement has achieved one goal: the dismissal of army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who protesters associate with brutal treatment of soldiers, including alleged torture and deaths in a storm brigade. The protests also target the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whom demonstrators want reinstated. The article argues that the discontent goes beyond personnel changes, reflecting deeper issues with military recruitment practices described as 'manhunts.' Despite the war with Russia, Ukrainian civil society is showing remarkable resilience. The author suggests the protests may continue, posing a challenge to Zelenskyy, and questions whether he has learned from the situation.
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