Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Ukraine’s ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called Tuesday for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance. The move by one of President Volodymyr Zelensky's most loyal and longstanding team members until recently could become the most s...

Ukraine's popular ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sacked last month, on Tuesday called for a move towards elections that have been put off because of the Russian invasion. Ukraine imposed martial law when Russian forces swept over the border in February 2022, and military rule prohibits holding elections.

Zelenskyy’s office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections

In a bombshell address posted on YouTube, Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance. Ukrainian law prohibits elections while the country is under martial law, which was imposed on ...

Ukraine war latest: 'Big crisis' for Zelenskyy after call for wartime elections and anti-corruption raids

Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.

Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections