Ukraine Corruption and Elections Crisis
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Ukraine's former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for an election Tuesday despite the country's prolonged war with Russia, in what is seen as the largest challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's power since the start of the conflict.
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Under martial law, elections have been suspended since Russia invaded the country in 2022.
Mr Zelensky has refused to hold elections in wartime, saying a vote can only be held once a ceasefire is agreed with Russia and Ukraine has “necessary security guarantees” in place.
"I believe that if we want to destroy the country, then during such a war we can move in the selection of elections," Zelensky told reporters on Saturday.
Fedorov, who did not mention Zelensky by name in the video, was unexpectedly fired from his role as defence minister last month, just six months after his appointment.
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The Kremlin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, commented on remarks made by ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, stating that they show Kyiv is consumed by intensifying political infighting. Peskov accused European countries supporting Ukraine of failing to notice the "Kyiv regime" destroying itself from within. In response to Fedorov's comments, Ukraine's presidential office said he had been positive about…
Kremlin says ousted Ukrainian defence minister's remarks show Kyiv is consumed by infighting →3 articles from The Straits Times on this storyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia would "destroy" the country by splitting Ukrainians. His comments come after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a wartime election, which analysts say is prohibited by Ukrainian law and would be difficult to hold due to security concerns. According to an Aug. 5 poll, 57% of Ukrainians want…
Zelenskyy says holding elections during war would 'destroy' Ukraine →3 articles from CBC on this storyUkraine's former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has challenged President Volodymyr Zelensky by calling for wartime elections in a video address shared on YouTube. Fedorov, 35, claims that Ukraine is experiencing a "systemic crisis of governance" and that the country must hold democratic elections even during the ongoing war with Russia. A recent poll suggests that Fedorov would comfortably defeat Zelensky if…
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister challenges Zelensky and calls for wartime elections →2 articles from The Independent on this storyUkrainian politician Mykhailo Fedorov has made public remarks criticizing the country's governance and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a YouTube video message, saying that Ukraine is experiencing a "systemic crisis of governance" due to corruption. A recent corruption scandal involving high-ranking officials, including a presidential deputy chief of staff, was broken after Fedorov spoke out, with investigators…
Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy? →2 articles from Deutsche Welle on this storyMykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, has called for an election despite the country being at war with Russia. The move, made in a YouTube video, is seen as a challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's power and comes after Fedorov was ousted last month. According to Fedorov, democracy should not be held hostage by Russia, and he believes it is possible to hold a safe and legal election even during…
Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with Russia →Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defence minister, has called for presidential elections in a video posted to YouTube, citing Russia's full-scale invasion and Ukraine's desire to remain a free European state. The key numbers are not explicitly stated in the article, but it notes that Zelensky's five-year presidential term ended in May 2024 and that Fedorov was fired six months after his appointment as defence…
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election →Show 3 more outlets
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's recently sacked defence minister, is calling for wartime elections due to what he perceives as a "crisis of governance". This marks the first time a high-ranking Ukrainian politician has made such a demand since Russia's invasion started in 2022.
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections →Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for wartime elections, saying it would "destroy" Ukraine. Ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who made the call last week, responded by stating that democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia. According to Zelensky, holding elections during a war would pose a significant risk and potentially split the country. The Ukrainian president has indicated he…
Zelensky rejects call for elections, says it would 'destroy' Ukraine →Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for wartime elections, arguing that they would "destroy" the country during its ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky made his comments over the weekend, citing a risk to Ukraine's unity and stability. Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov had recently pushed for wartime elections, but Zelensky claimed that Fedorov's actions were misguided. The Ukrainian…
A ‘Tsunami’ for Ukraine: Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections →Analysis
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- 19 Aug
Ukraine's former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for an election Tuesday despite the country's prolonged war with Russia, in what is seen as the largest challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's power since the start of the conflict.
- 20 Aug
Ukraine's parliament approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as new defence minister on Wednesday.
- 21 Aug
Fedorov’s dismissal from the defence ministry in July led to weeks of protests in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities calling for his reinstatement, although they have now died down.
- 24 Aug
"I believe that if we want to destroy the country, then during such a war we can move in the selection of elections," Zelensky told reporters on Saturday.
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26 Aug Kremlin says ousted Ukrainian defence minister's remarks show Kyiv is consumed by infightingThe Kremlin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, commented on remarks made by ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, stating that they show Kyiv is consumed by intensifying political infighting. Peskov accused European countries supporting Ukraine of failing to notice the "Kyiv regime" destroying itself from within. In response to Fedorov's comments, Ukraine's presidential office said he had been positive about…The Straits Times
24 Aug Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy?Ukrainian politician Mykhailo Fedorov has made public remarks criticizing the country's governance and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a YouTube video message, saying that Ukraine is experiencing a "systemic crisis of governance" due to corruption. A recent corruption scandal involving high-ranking officials, including a presidential deputy chief of staff, was broken after Fedorov spoke out, with investigators…Deutsche Welle- 24 Aug Zelenskyy says holding elections during war would 'destroy' UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia would "destroy" the country by splitting Ukrainians. His comments come after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a wartime election, which analysts say is prohibited by Ukrainian law and would be difficult to hold due to security concerns. According to an Aug. 5 poll, 57% of Ukrainians want…CBC
24 Aug Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime electionsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls from former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to hold elections during the Russian invasion, stating that it would be a "huge risk" for the country and potentially lead to its division. In response to Fedorov's proposal, which was made after his dismissal as defense minister, Zelenskyy said holding elections now would be equivalent to wanting to "destroy the…Deutsche Welle
24 Aug A ‘Tsunami’ for Ukraine: Zelensky Rejects Wartime ElectionsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for wartime elections, arguing that they would "destroy" the country during its ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky made his comments over the weekend, citing a risk to Ukraine's unity and stability. Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov had recently pushed for wartime elections, but Zelensky claimed that Fedorov's actions were misguided. The Ukrainian…Time
24 Aug Zelensky rejects call for elections, says it would 'destroy' UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for wartime elections, saying it would "destroy" Ukraine. Ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who made the call last week, responded by stating that democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia. According to Zelensky, holding elections during a war would pose a significant risk and potentially split the country. The Ukrainian president has indicated he…UPI21 Aug Ukraine’s ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project fundingOusted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to visit the United States to raise funding for new defence technology projects, including an investment fund. According to a source close to Fedorov, he will not be meeting with US politicians or officials, but rather seeking to launch various initiatives related to the war and Ukrainian startups. The exact dates of his trip are unknown. Fedorov has ties to…The Straits Times
- 20 Aug Ukraine anti-corruption agencies investigating network allegedly tied to Zelenskyy's officeUkraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office are investigating a network of senior officials allegedly tied to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office. The investigation involves sitting and former lawmakers, as well as individuals from the presidential office, with no further details released yet. This is the second major corruption probe in recent times to target…CBC
- 20 Aug Ex-defence minister's call for a wartime election puts pressure on Ukraine's ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing pressure from former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to hold wartime elections, despite Ukrainian law prohibiting them during martial law. Fedorov, a 35-year-old popular figure and tech-savvy member of Zelenskyy's government, made the call without specifying a timeline or mechanism for holding elections. Some observers, such as Tymofiy Mylovanov, believe that…CBC
19 Aug Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime electionsMykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's recently sacked defence minister, is calling for wartime elections due to what he perceives as a "crisis of governance". This marks the first time a high-ranking Ukrainian politician has made such a demand since Russia's invasion started in 2022.Al Jazeera
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- 19 Aug Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies launch probe ahead of key defence minister voteUkraine's anti-corruption agencies launched a probe against lawmakers and presidential advisers on August 19, just before a key vote in parliament to appoint a new defense minister. The probe was conducted by NABU and SAPO agencies but details of the investigation were not released. This comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeks to cement his shake-up of Ukraine's military leadership, which has sparked protests…The Straits Times
19 Aug Ukraine’s ousted defence minister challenges Zelensky and calls for wartime electionsUkraine's former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has challenged President Volodymyr Zelensky by calling for wartime elections in a video address shared on YouTube. Fedorov, 35, claims that Ukraine is experiencing a "systemic crisis of governance" and that the country must hold democratic elections even during the ongoing war with Russia. A recent poll suggests that Fedorov would comfortably defeat Zelensky if…The Independent
19 Aug Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential electionMykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defence minister, has called for presidential elections in a video posted to YouTube, citing Russia's full-scale invasion and Ukraine's desire to remain a free European state. The key numbers are not explicitly stated in the article, but it notes that Zelensky's five-year presidential term ended in May 2024 and that Fedorov was fired six months after his appointment as defence…BBC
19 Aug Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with RussiaMykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, has called for an election despite the country being at war with Russia. The move, made in a YouTube video, is seen as a challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's power and comes after Fedorov was ousted last month. According to Fedorov, democracy should not be held hostage by Russia, and he believes it is possible to hold a safe and legal election even during…CBS News
19 Aug Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands electionsUkrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office for allegedly leading a criminal organization. The probe is linked to the recent firing of defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who called for national elections despite martial law due to the ongoing war with Russia. Fedorov's demand was made in a video address that also condemned corruption among officials…The Independent
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