Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy detailed his disagreement with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on August 23–24, 2026, over Fedorov's involvement in mass protests and calls for a presidential election during wartime. Zelenskyy characterized Fedorov's actions as misguided amid ongoing conflict.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believes actions taken by dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time. Zelensky also alluded to problematic decisions over defence spending and said inaccurate information provided by the Defence Ministry cont
Zelenskyy said that he believes actions taken by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, recently dismissed, reaffirms his stance on holding presidential elections during wartime, citing the need to combat corruption and uphold democracy. #Ukraine #News Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, recently dismissed, reaffirms his stance on hold...