Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
Summary
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, has called for holding presidential elections during the ongoing war with Russia. His suggestion challenges the current plan to wait until after the conflict ends and has gained some support from other Ukrainian officials.Key Facts
- Fedorov served as Ukraine’s defence minister from January to July 2026 before being dismissed by President Zelenskyy.
- He focused on logistics, technology, anti-corruption, and securing Western aid rather than direct military command.
- Fedorov helped organize cyberattacks and drone strikes against Russian targets during his tenure.
- He recently posted a video urging a presidential election during the war, arguing that Russia should not control Ukraine’s election timing.
- Former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba also supports holding elections before the war ends.
- A poll showed Fedorov is the second-most trusted potential presidential candidate in Ukraine, just behind a former general.
- President Zelenskyy currently has lower public trust and has faced corruption scandals involving his allies.
- Fedorov was known for introducing the Diia app, a digital government service that simplified many bureaucratic processes for Ukrainians.
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