Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election
Summary
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s recently dismissed defence minister, has called for a presidential election during the ongoing war with Russia. He said that democracy should continue even in wartime and criticized the government for poor decision-making and corruption. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s term ended in May 2024, but elections have been delayed due to martial law and the war.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s defence minister until he was removed last month.
- Fedorov called for a presidential election despite the war with Russia.
- Ukraine’s presidential term ended in May 2024, but elections have been postponed because of martial law.
- Fedorov criticized the current government for lack of transparency and corruption.
- Protests followed Fedorov’s dismissal, including demands for reforms and government changes.
- Zelenskyy nominated Yevhen Khmara as the permanent defence minister, pending parliament approval.
- Polls show Zelenskyy leading but possible defeat in a runoff against Fedorov or another candidate, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
- Some analysts say elections during active bombing may risk public safety and suggest waiting until after the main fighting ends.
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