Fedorov Calls for Ukraine Elections Amid War
Podcast 'What Was That?' on YouTube: Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for holding elections in the country.
Consensus
- Mikhail Fedorov, former Ukrainian Minister of Defense, called for presidential elections during the ongoing war.
- Fedorov emphasized that democracy should not be held hostage by Russia.
- He advocated for a 'legal, safe, and realistic mechanism' to restore democratic processes during prolonged conflict.
- Fedorov criticized systemic governance failures and corruption in Ukraine's institutions.
- Ukrainian authorities and public opinion generally oppose holding elections before the end of the war.
- The appointment of Evgeny Khmara as the new Minister of Defense followed Fedorov's dismissal.
- Protests demanding Fedorov's reinstatement occurred in multiple Ukrainian cities after his removal.
- Fedorov did not directly name President Zelenskyy in his public statements.
- Ukrainian law currently prohibits elections during wartime due to the state of emergency.
Points of divergence
- Fedorov's popularity has grown to the point where he could be a strong contender against Zelenskyy and former Chief of Defense Valerii Zaluzhnyi in elections. — meduza
- Fedorov's political ambitions are seen as a move to enter opposition against the 'collective Zelenskyy' rather than targeting Zelenskyy personally. — novaya_eu
- Fedorov was dismissed due to a conflict with Chief of Defense Alexander Syrskyi, who was also later dismissed. — tg_bbcrussian
- Zelenskyy instructed the government to find a way to hold elections, possibly as a 'one-time exception' under wartime conditions, and considered holding them on February 24. — m24
- Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Ukraine's leadership lacks legitimacy due to Zelenskyy's term having expired in May 2024. — kommerant
- Oleg Voloshyn, a former MP, described a political rift between Zelenskyy’s inner circle and a Western-oriented liberal faction led by Fedorov, linked to Western liberal infrastructure including George Soros’s networks. — vedomosti
- Fedorov's video was interpreted by some as the 'false start' of a presidential campaign. — tg_doxajournal
Coverage (20 sources)
- Former head of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Mikhail Fedorov hints he is ready to fight Zelensky in elections, and urges them to be held. Is he dangerous for the current power? And do Ukrainans want to vote during the war? — Meduza
- Fedorov again speaks in favor of elections, but remains silent on his ambitions — Вести
- «Ukrainian society is not ready for elections during the war». What Ukrainians answer to the call of former defense minister and for whom they are ready to vote — explains political scientist Vladimir Fesenko — Новая газета Европа
- Fedorov against Zelensky. Will Ukraine hold elections? | Podcast "What Was That?" on YouTube — BBC News Русская служба
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov called for presidential elections. This was called a 'false start' of his presidential campaign — DOXA
- Expert Makarkin named Zaluzhny main competitor of Zelensky on elections in Ukraine — Москва 24
- Peskov commented on the call by former Ukrainian defense minister to elections in the country — Коммерсантъ
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov Called for Elections in the Country — BBC News Русская служба
- In Zelenskyy's office explained the impossibility of holding elections in Ukraine — Ведомости
- In Zelenskyy's office, they responded to Fedorov's call for elections — Вести
- And fight, and vote? Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov effectively called for holding elections in the country during the war — Новая газета Европа
- Politico: Election call in Ukraine could cost Fedorov his career — Вести
- How to perceive Mikhail Fedorov's words about the need for elections in Ukraine? — Настоящее Время
- Fired by Zelenskyy, Ukraine's defense minister demanded elections be held in Ukraine — Ведомости
- When elections in Ukraine may take place — Вечерняя Москва
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov Declares Necessity of Elections in the Country — Настоящее Время
- Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia: former Ukrainian defense minister calls for presidential elections — The Insider
- Former country defense minister Fedorov called to hold elections in Ukraine — DW Главное
- Democracy cannot be a hostage of Russia. Fired defense minister Mikhail Fedorov called for elections in Ukraine — Дождь (Telegram)
- Democracy cannot be a hostage of Russia. Mikhail Fedorov called for elections in Ukraine — Дождь
Key entities
- Ukraine
- Mikhail Fedorov
- Russia
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Moscow
- Ministry of Defense
- YouTube
- Mikhail Podolyak
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- TASS
- Politico
- Verkhovna Rada
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