72% of Ukrainians do not support President Volodymyr Zelenskyʼs decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov from the position of Defense Minister. Only 5% of Ukrainians supported his dismissal.
This is evidenced by the results of a survey by the sociological group "Rating", conducted on July 20-21.
17% said they didnʼt care, and 6% chose the option "difficult to answer". Ukrainians were also asked which politician they trust the most. Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and current Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK Valery Zaluzhny is trusted by 70% of respondents; Fedorov — by 65%, and the head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov — by 62%. In fourth place is President Volodymyr Zelensky — this was said by 59% of Ukrainians.
At the same time, 55% of respondents supported the dismissal of Oleksandr Syrsky, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 15% opposed it, and another 11% said that it was "difficult for them to answer".
The survey was conducted after Fedorovʼs release and at the beginning of large-scale protests in Kyiv and many other cities in Ukraine.
- Following the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on July 15, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported his resignation. This sparked a wave of protests in various cities in Ukraine. Protesters also demanded the removal of Oleksandr Syrsky.
- On July 21, President Zelensky reported that he would appoint Mykhailo Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrsky. Drapaty was previously the Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Deputy Chief of the General Staff.
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