Ukraine’s ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections

Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections to be held during the war, saying the country faces a governance crisis. It's unclear from available reporting what specific disagreements exist over this proposal.

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Part of The Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's politics under martial law

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Ousted Ukraine defense minister urges wartime elections, warning of a governance crisis

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Ousted Ukraine defense minister urges wartime elections, warning of a governance crisis

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BBC NewsCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Ukraine's former defense minister demands elections: "Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia"

France 24Center· Aug 19, 2026

Ukraine’s ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections

UPICenter· Aug 19, 2026

Fired Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov calls for wartime elections

France 24Center· Aug 19, 2026

Sacked Ukraine defence minister urges path to elections

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Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 20, 2026

Ukraine’s former defense minister calls for elections. Will he get them?

The National PulseRight· Aug 19, 2026

New Ukrainian Defense Chief Installed as Predecessor Calls for Wartime Elections.

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 19, 2026

Zelensky’s fired defense minister mounts political challenge by demanding new elections

Oil PriceLean Right· Aug 19, 2026

Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Chief Calls for Wartime Elections

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The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Fedorov’s call for wartime elections, explained

The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Fedorov broke Ukraine's wartime election taboo. What happens next?

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Ukraine updates: Ousted minister Fedorov calls for elections

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war

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