Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future

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Protesters in Ukraine have threatened nationwide demonstrations if Mykhailo Fedorov is not reinstated as defence minister. Thousands in Kyiv and other cities have taken to the streets to protest against Fedorov's removal. Army veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi stated that if Oleksandr Syrskyi is not dismissed by Friday, they will begin an open-ended nationwide protest. The general staff was forced to deny reports that Gen Syrskyi was about to be sacked.