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Ukraine Corruption and Elections Crisis

19 Aug to 26 Aug
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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.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 19 Augwording from UPI

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.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 19 Augwording from The Independent

"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.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 24 Augwording from UPI

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.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 19 Augwording from BBC

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  1. 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.

    6 outlets · CBS News
  2. 20 Aug

    Ukraine's parliament approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as new defence minister on Wednesday.

    2 outlets · CBC
  3. 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.

    3 outlets · The Straits Times
  4. 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.

    4 outlets · UPI

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