Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with Russia
Summary
Ukraine’s former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has called for elections to be held despite the ongoing war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had banned elections by imposing martial law when Russia invaded in 2022, but Fedorov says democracy should not stop even in war.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s defense minister until he was fired by President Zelenskyy in July 2026.
- Zelenskyy imposed martial law after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, stopping elections from taking place.
- Fedorov said in a video that Ukraine needs a legal and safe way to hold elections during the war.
- Fedorov helped Ukraine use drones and robots to fight back against Russia’s larger army.
- His firing caused protests in Ukraine, as many people respected him and supported democracy.
- Fedorov noted voting during a war is complicated but possible, mentioning challenges for soldiers and displaced citizens.
- He has said he would only return to government as defense minister if elections happen.
- The dispute between Fedorov and Zelenskyy’s top general was cited as the reason for his removal.
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