Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war
Summary
Ukraine’s former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections to be held during the ongoing war with Russia, challenging the current rule that bars voting in wartime. His statement marks the first major push for elections since the conflict began in 2022, amid growing political tension following his recent dismissal.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s Defence Minister for six months before being fired in July 2026.
- Ukrainian law currently does not allow elections to take place during wartime.
- Fedorov said democracy should not be blocked by the war with Russia and urged for a safe way to resume elections.
- His removal came after conflicts with the military’s top commander, who was replaced shortly after.
- Fedorov is seen as a reform-minded leader and has supporters who protested his dismissal in Kyiv.
- President Zelenskyy’s official term ended in May 2024, but elections have been postponed due to martial law.
- Zelenskyy appointed Yevhenii Khmara as acting defence minister following Fedorov’s departure.
- Fedorov has refused other government roles, insisting he will return only as defence minister.
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