https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ex-defense-minister-calls-for-election-cementing-break-with-zelenskyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ex-defense-minister-calls-for-election-cementing-break-with-zelenskyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ex-defense-minister-calls-for-election-cementing-break-with-zelensky#u45490Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:31:12 +0000Ukraine's former Defense Minister has called for a presidential election, challenging President Zelensky's wartime rule. This move cements a break between the two and has piled pressure on Zelensky. The call for an election comes as Ukraine continues to face challenges from Russia.Why it mattersThe development has significant implications for Ukraine's leadership and stability, particularly during a time of ongoing conflict with Russia. President Zelensky has faced criticism for his handling of the war effort, and this challenge to his rule may further complicate Ukraine's