Former Ukrainian defense minister alleges corruption, demands elections

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov detailed allegations of widespread corruption within Ukraine's Defense Ministry in a Channel 24 interview released on August 22, 2026, reiterating his calls for elections. The interview marked a significant critique of institutional malfeasance during wartime.

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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Fedorov decries corruption in Defense Ministry, doubles down on calls for elections https:// kyivindependent.com/fedorov-in terview-aug-22/ Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov d

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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Fedorov decries corruption in Defense Ministry, doubles down on calls for elections https:// kyivindependent.com/fedorov-in terview-aug-22/ Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov detailed what he described as widespread corruption within Ukraine's Defense Ministry in a wide-ranging interview with Channel 24 released Aug. 22, while reiterating his call for Ukraine to prepare for