# Thousands rally in Kyiv, renew calls for defense minister’s return

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- CGTN, 2026-08-01 02:39 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-01/Thousands-rally-in-Kyiv-renew-calls-for-defense-minister-s-return-1Pfih8xbLSU/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Thousands of people gathered for a rally in Kyiv. The demonstrators renewed calls for the defense minister to return to the post. The event reflects continued public pressure over the minister’s position. No further details about the rally or its demands were provided.