Zelensky's Rival Picks the Right Fight at the Wrong Time
Summary
A former Ukrainian defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, called for new elections despite the country being at war and under martial law. Most Ukrainians, according to recent polls, do not support holding elections during ongoing Russian attacks and prefer to wait until peace or a ceasefire is secured.Key Facts
- Anti-corruption officials raided the office of Iryna Mudra, deputy presidential chief of staff, amid political tensions.
- Mykhailo Fedorov, a former defense minister and close aide to President Zelensky, publicly called for elections during wartime.
- Recent polls show only 15% of Ukrainians want elections now; most want to wait until after peace agreements or ceasefires.
- Even many Ukrainians who distrust Zelensky do not support elections during active conflict.
- Ukrainian law allows postponing elections indefinitely while martial law is in place.
- Experts say holding elections during martial law is legally and practically impossible.
- Fedorov’s call may be intended to pressure President Zelensky and increase political leverage.
- Fedorov is known for advancing digital services and military modernization in Ukraine.
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