Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedoras has called for a legal framework to allow elections during the ongoing war with Russia, arguing that democracy should continue despite the conflict.
Fedorov, 35, said Ukraine was fighting to remain a free European state and warned that corruption and governance issues were affecting the country’s war effort.
Key developments:
- Fedorov was dismissed as defence minister in July 2026, after a short tenure focused on military innovation and drone technology.
- Ukrainian law currently prevents elections while martial law remains in place.
- Around 100 protesters gathered outside parliament calling for dialogue and Fedorov’s reinstatement.
- Acting Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara was confirmed by parliament following his nomination by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Fedorov’s comments have intensified debate over Ukraine’s political future, with supporters backing reform while critics argue elections during wartime could risk national stability.
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