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Ousted Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine is ‘slowly losing’ the war against Russia

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov asserts that Ukraine is slowly losing its war against Russia and requires systemic changes to avoid defeat. Fedorov has called for new elections and stated that President Volodymyr Zelensky has questions to answer regarding corruption. Zelensky has rejected these calls for elections, labeling Fedorov's position as wrong. While Fedorov seeks political shifts, a Kyiv protest organizer has explicitly disowned his call for new elections.

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  • ✓ President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was wrong to call for elections.
  • ✓ Mykhailo Fedorov has called for new elections in Ukraine.
  • ✓ Mykhailo Fedorov is the dismissed former Defense Minister of Ukraine.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Mykhailo Fedorov publicly claimed Ukraine is slowly losing the war and demanded new elections.

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  1. Ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Claims Ukraine is Slowly Losing War

    Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov asserts that Ukraine is slowly losing its war against Russia and requires systemic changes to avoid defeat. Fedorov has called for new elections and stated that President Volodymyr Zelensky has questions to answer regarding corruption. Zelensky has rejected these calls for elections, labeling Fedorov's position as wrong. While Fedorov seeks political shifts, a Kyiv protest organizer has explicitly disowned his call for new elections.

    Why it matters

    Fedorov previously served as the Defense Minister before being dismissed. The rift between the former minister and the presidency highlights internal tensions over war strategy and governance during the Russian invasion.

    What is confirmed

    • President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was wrong to call for elections.
    • Mykhailo Fedorov has called for new elections in Ukraine.
    • Mykhailo Fedorov is the dismissed former Defense Minister of Ukraine.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A Kyiv protest organizer disowned Fedorov's call for elections.

    What to watch next

    • Official government response to corruption allegations made by Fedorov
    • Further statements from Ukrainian political figures regarding the call for elections
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections
    2. BBC — Zelensky has 'questions to answer' on corruption, Mykhailo Fedorov says
    3. The New York Times — Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections
    4. PBS — Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov
    5. Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defence minister says
    6. Meduza — Новости — Ousted Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine is ‘slowly losing’ the war against Russia
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