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Sacked Ukraine defence minister urges path to elections

Sacked Ukraine defence minister urges path to elections

Summary

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defense minister who was removed from his position last month, has urged the country to start moving toward holding elections. Ukraine has delayed elections due to martial law imposed after Russia’s invasion in February 2022, which bans elections under military rule.

Key Facts

  • Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s defense minister until he was sacked last month.
  • He called on Tuesday for Ukraine to prepare for elections.
  • Ukraine has postponed elections since February 2022.
  • Martial law was declared when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
  • Under martial law, holding elections is not allowed.
  • The Russian invasion triggered Ukraine’s decision to impose martial law.
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