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Ukraine wartime election call creates political uncertainty in Kyiv

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is calling for elections during the war, while reports describe pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky and corruption investigations involving an associate. The headlines also indicate debate over Ukraine’s missile defense and Russia’s role in the conflict.

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Why it matters

A push for elections during an ongoing war could create political and strategic uncertainty in Ukraine while the conflict continues.

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  1. Who is Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's fired defence minister calling for elections? ↗sowetan.co.za · Article published: Aug 19, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC
  2. Who is Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's fired defence minister calling for elections? ↗timeslive.co.za · Article published: Aug 19, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC
  3. 'No and no': Fedorov's wartime election call unsettles Kyiv – POLITICO ↗politico.eu · Article published: Aug 19, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

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