“The rally marked the 16th day of protests over [the recent dismissal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov], with organizers vowing to continue demonstrating despite no indication that Zelensky intends to reverse his decision.” ~ @kyivindependent_official 🇺🇦🪧💙💛📢🇺🇦

#Repost @kyivindependent_official with @use.repost_ . . . Ukrainians gathered in Kyiv on July 31 for what organizers described as a “march for dialogue and reforms in defense.”

Marking 16 days of demonstrations, the march gathered a considerable crowd, well into its thousands. Organizers and veterans called on President Volodymyr Zelensky to listen to his people, continue the dialogue, and carry out reforms in defense.

Photo: Olga Rudenko; Oleg Sukhov; Tim Zadorozhnyy / The Kyiv Independent.