Ousted Ukraine Defense Chief Fedorov Calls for Wartime Elections
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has publicly called for wartime elections, presenting a direct political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky. While Fedorov has not officially declared his candidacy, recent polling suggests he could potentially defeat Zelensky in a runoff vote. The call for elections comes at a sensitive time as Ukraine manages both frontline military operations and internal political stability during the ongoing Russian invasion.