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Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

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Al JazeeraAug 19, 5:59 AMFirst report

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war

Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.

CNBCAug 19, 6:48 AM

Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces call for wartime election from former defense chief

Former Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, saying Kyiv must restore its democratic process despite the ongoing war.

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Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Aug 19, 3:38 PM5 sources6 articlesMultiple anglesSettling in

Sources

Compare who has reported and how much of this timeline each source contributes.

BBC News1 report

The New York Times1 report

The Washington Post1 report

Last update

Aug 19, 3:38 PM

Published

Aug 19, 3:38 PM

Representative source

Open source article →

Coverage Timeline

6 articles

Al JazeeraAug 19, 5:59 AMFirst report

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war

Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.

CNBCAug 19, 6:48 AM

Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces call for wartime election from former defense chief

Former Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, saying Kyiv must restore its democratic process despite the ongoing war.

Al JazeeraAug 19, 8:46 AM

Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

The New York TimesAug 19, 9:36 AM

Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky

Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.

The Washington PostAug 19, 11:35 AM

Defense minister dismissed by Zelensky demands elections in Ukraine

The move from an architect of Ukraine’s drone program is a remarkably direct challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s authority and may test Ukrainian unity.