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Zelensky’s sacked defence minister Fedorov calls for wartime elections, 'can't let Putin. . . '
Published on Aug 19, 2026 08:39 am IST
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for Ukraine to develop a legal, secure and practical way to restore elections despite the ongoing war, arguing that “democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia.” He says a prolonged conflict cannot be allowed to give the Kremlin de facto control over when Ukrainians next choose their leaders.
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