https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-election#u47920Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:45:28 +0000President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected calls for wartime elections, stating such a move would divide and "destroy the country." The president described the prospect of holding a vote while active fighting with Russia continues as a "tsunami." This rejection follows a summer political crisis sparked by Zelenskyy's decision to fire popular defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov called for the organization of a vote days after his dismissal, challenging the current leadership during a period of systemic governance crises and corruption.Why it mattersUkraine is current https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-election#u46518Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:55:19 +0000Ukraine's former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections during the ongoing war with Russia, challenging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership. Fedorov's move has significant implications for Ukraine's governance and Zelenskyy's authority. The call for elections comes amid a systemic crisis of governance and corruption in wartime Ukraine.Why it mattersThe situation in Ukraine remains unstable due to the ongoing Russian invasion. The country faces significant challenges in governance, corruption, and security. The international community is close https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-election#u45243Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:40:14 +0000Ukraine's former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has called for wartime elections, sparking a challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership. Fedorov, who was dismissed earlier, argues that elections should be held despite the ongoing war with Russia. This move has significant implications for Ukraine's governance and Zelenskyy's authority.Why it mattersThe call for wartime elections comes as Ukraine continues to face challenges in its conflict with Russia. The country's governance and Zelenskyy's leadership have been under scrutiny, and Fedorov'