https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-dismissed-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-presidential-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-dismissed-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-presidential-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-dismissed-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-presidential-election#u48275Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:05:25 +0000Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly detailed a rift with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, calling Fedorov's demands for elections and involvement in mass protests misguided. Fedorov warned of a systemic governance crisis and wartime corruption, arguing Ukraine must find a way to hold elections despite the Russian invasion. Zelenskyy claims holding elections now would destroy the country.Why it mattersThe dispute between Zelenskyy and Fedorov has shed light on the challenges Ukraine faces during the ongoing Russian invasion. The country has been grappling with issu https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-dismissed-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-presidential-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-dismissed-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-presidential-election#u47349Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:41:50 +0000President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly detailed a rift with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, calling Fedorov's demands for elections and involvement in mass protests misguided. Fedorov recently released a videotaped address warning of a systemic governance crisis and wartime corruption, arguing that Ukraine must find a way to hold elections despite the Russian invasion. Zelenskyy claims that holding elections now would destroy the country and pointed to problematic defense spending decisions and inaccurate information provided by the Defense Ministry as factors in the disp https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-dismissed-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-presidential-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-dismissed-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-presidential-election#u45333Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:25:23 +0000Ukraine's dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for a presidential election to be held during the ongoing war with Russia. Fedorov made the statement in a recent address, sparking debate about the feasibility of holding elections during a time of conflict. The call for elections comes after Fedorov was removed from his position as Defence Minister.Why it mattersThe situation in Ukraine remains volatile, with the country still engaged in a conflict with Russia that began in 2022. Holding elections during a time of war is a complex issue, with considerations around security