Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Summary
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, has called for presidential elections during the ongoing war with Russia, despite the current martial law that suspends elections. Fedorov was dismissed from his post in July and criticized Ukraine’s government for corruption and poor leadership, but President Zelensky has not yet responded to his call.Key Facts
- Ukraine has been under martial law since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, which stops elections from happening.
- Mykhailo Fedorov was fired as defence minister six months after his appointment.
- Fedorov’s dismissal led to protests and was linked to conflicts with army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was later replaced.
- Fedorov called for safe and legal wartime elections to restore democracy in Ukraine.
- He criticized Ukraine’s leadership, saying it faces a crisis and fears change, and pointed out corruption harms the war effort.
- President Zelensky appointed Yevgeniy Khmara as acting defence minister after Fedorov’s dismissal.
- Fedorov refused other government roles, wanting only to return as defence minister.
- Fedorov is known for using technology and innovation in the war, including drone warfare and cyber-attacks.
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