Fired Ex-Ukrainian Defence Minister Calls For Wartime Elections

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country

Mykhailo Fedorov and Volodymyr Zelenskyy The former Ukrainian defence minister has called for wartime elections in what appears to be a significant challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mykhailo Fedorov, who was sacked by the Ukrainian president last month after falling out with the…

Mykhailo Fedorov launches major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The popular former Ukrainian defense minister, whose firing by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy triggered nationwide protests, strongly hinted at his political ambitions with a late-night video calling for wartime elections.

Mykhailo Fedorov was a longtime ally of Zelenskiy's until his unexpected firing from the defence ministry in July, just six months after he had been appointed, vowing sweeping reforms.