Zelenskiy shakes up national security post as protesters rally for second day

The Straits Times — Jul 17, 13:21 PM

KYIV, July 17 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tapped Ukraine's former top cop — Ihor Klymenko — to lead the national security and defence council on Friday, after his dismissal of a popular young defence minister sparked protests for a second day.

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