Ex-Defense Minister Fedorov Says Ukraine Must Strike Russian Missile Launchers, Addresses Possible Return

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:24first to reportedited after publishing
     Ex-Defense Minister Fedorov Says Ukraine Must Strike Russian Missile Launchers, Addresses Possible Return

     Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Thursday, Aug. 6, that Ukraine’s best defense against Russian ballistic missiles is striking their launch crews directly, citing a successful test of a long-delayed domestic missile program amid critical shortages of Patriot interceptors. He also addressed his political future, saying he has “no moral right” to pursue other work other than working to return to his previous post.

2. Sun, 9 August 2026

   1 report
   • bne IntelliNews16:49
     Ukraine's ousted defence minister Fedorov gives Zelenskiy ultimatum to reinstate him or face protests

     Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has given President Volodymyr Zelenskiy a deadline of August 18 to reinstate him or face mass protests, his most direct political challenge yet.

3. Thu, 13 August 2026

   4 reports
   • 24sata (Croatia)05:32
     Obilo mu se o glavu: Zelenski smjenama izazvao veliku krizu

     Kriza je počela 14. srpnja kada je Zelenski zatražio ostavku premijerke Julije Sviridenko. Dan poslije objavljena je smjena ministra obrane Fedorova, samo šest mjeseci nakon stupanja na dužnost.

   • N1 Info (Croatia)05:48
     Politička kriza trese Ukrajinu: Zelenski smjenjuje dužnosnike, prosvjedi ne staju

     Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski nedavnim imenovanjem Rustema Umerova novim šefom vanjske obavještajne službe nastavio je niz kadrovskih prom

     1 reprint

     • tportal (Croatia)13 Aug, 05:30their copy
   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:48
     Zelenski preslaguje vrh Ukrajine dok narod prosvjeduje na ulicama. Položaj mu je ozbiljno uzdrman

     Kriza je počela kada je Zelenski zatražio ostavku premijerke Julije Sviridenko

   • Index.hr (Croatia)06:19
     Zelenski smjenama izazvao političku krizu. Prosvjedi ne prestaju

     NIZ SMJENA u vrhu Ukrajine izazvao je prosvjede i pad povjerenja u Zelenskog, dok ministarstvo obrane ostaje bez čelnika usred ratne nestabilnosti.

4. Sat, 15 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Le Monde (France)11:30
     En Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky en passe de reprendre la main après un mois de crise politique

     Après avoir limogé son populaire ministre de la défense, Mykhaïlo Fedorov, et provoqué la colère de la rue et de l’opposition, le président ukrainien semble avoir contenu la fronde, mais en sort affaibli.

   • Le Monde English16:01
     Zelensky regains control after a month of political crisis

     After dismissing his popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, and sparking anger in the streets and within the opposition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have contained the unrest, but has emerged weakened.

5. Sun, 16 August 2026

   4 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories03:37
     Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia

     Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia CBS News Protesters gather again near President's Office in Kyiv – photos Українська правда Despite Moscow’s Missile Blitz, Students Lead Protests Across Ukraine Forbes Zelensky regains control after a month of political crisis Le Monde.fr Ukrainians rally again for Fedorov reinstatement as organizers 'disappointed' in Zelensky's silence The Kyiv Independent

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:56
     ‘No Room for Mistakes’: What Next for Protestors Demanding Fedorov’s Reinstatement?

     The protests against Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal as minister of defense are increasingly expanding in focus, reflecting broader public concerns about corruption, non-transparent decision-making, and the government’s lack of accountability. Although a major rally is planned for Aug. 16, it remains unclear whether the protests will continue if Fedorov is not reinstated, especially as Fedorov himself has neither chosen to lead the movement nor openly oppose President Zelensky.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:11
     Protest march in support of Fedorov underway in Kyiv

     A protest march in support of Mykhailo Fedorov is taking place in downtown Kyiv.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)21:24
     Thousands March in Kyiv, Protestors Demand Zelensky Listens

     Thousands rallied peacefully in central Kyiv on Sunday, urging President Volodymyr Zelensky to explain the dismissal of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and to restore him to the post. Protestors denounced corruption, criticized Zelensky’s inner circle, and demanded accountability ahead of parliament’s Aug. 18 vote on a new defense minister.Author:: Sergii Kostezh

6. Mon, 17 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:05
     Protest w Kijowie. Domagają się ruchu Zełenskiego

     Kilka tysięcy osób protestowało w Kijowie, domagając się przywrócenia Mychajła Fedorowa na stanowisko ministra obrony. Demonstrujący chcą też dialogu z władzami.

   • Le Figaro (France)15:00
     « Il est honteux qu’un pays en guerre ignore qui dirigera le ministère de la Défense » : à Kiev, Volodymyr Zelensky tente de sortir de la crise politique

     DÉCRYPTAGE - Le chef de l’État doit proposer cette semaine au Parlement le nom d’un nouveau ministre de la Défense, tandis que la Russie poursuit ses frappes quotidiennes de missiles et de drones.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:18edited after publishing
     Aug. 18 – An Important Day for Ukrainian Parliamentarism and the Political System

     previouslyAugust 18 – An Important Day for Ukrainian Parliamentarism and the Political System

     Parliament’s Aug. 18 vote on the appointment of Ukraine’s new defense minister is seen as a crucial test for the country’s political system, amid uncertainty over President Zelensky’s nominee and ongoing public distrust following Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal.

7. Tue, 18 August 2026

   25 reports
   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:30
     Dwóch ministrów, jeden resort. Ukraina utknęła w kryzysie politycznym

     Po miesiącu przerwy ukraiński parlament powraca do pracy. Wszystko jednak wskazuje, że nie powoła w pierwszej kolejności ministrów obrony oraz spraw zagranicznych. Aktywiści straszą masowymi protestami.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)07:57
     Ukrajina i dalje bez ministara obrane i vanjskih poslova

     UKRAJINSKA ministarstva obrane i vanjskih poslova i dalje nemaju stalne čelnike.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:52
     Protesters Rally Outside Ukrainian Parliament as Defense Minister Vote Hangs in Balance

     Dozens of protesters gathered outside Ukraine’s parliament demanding Mykhailo Fedorov’s reinstatement as defense minister. The Rada delayed the start of its session until noon, while an MP said Zelensky had yet to submit a candidate for the post.

   • Novinky (Czechia)14:25
     Zelenskyj na ministra obrany navrhl Chmaru. Hlasovat se má ve středu

     Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj předložil parlamentu návrh jmenovat ministrem obrany Jevhena Chmaru. Hlasovat se o něm má podle listu Ukrajinska pravda ve středu, stejně jako o ministru zahraničí Andriji Sybihovi, který jako podobně jako ministr financí Serhij Marčenko „přežil“ rekonstrukci ukrajinského kabinetu.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)16:47
     Novi ukrajinski ministar obrane mogao bi ostati bez ključnih ljudi

     NAKON smjene Mihajla Fedorova, novi ministar obrane Jevhen Hmara mogao bi se suočiti s kadrovskim problemima jer Fedorovljev tim planira otići s njim na nove projekte.

   • Le Monde (France)17:06
     EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Mykhaïlo Fedorov, le populaire ex-ministre de la défense écarté par Volodymyr Zelensky, demande d’ouvrir la voie à des élections

     URL changednow www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2026/08/22/en-direct-guerre-en-ukraine-vladimir-poutine-promet-des-attaques-beaucoup-plus-destructrices-contre-kiev-evoquant-des-mesures-de-represailles_6746952_3210.html

     Limogé en juillet, Mykhaïlo Fedorov a appelé mardi soir à créer les conditions pour pouvoir tenir des élections malgré l’invasion russe de l’Ukraine et « restaurer un processus démocratique complet ».

   • Novinky (Czechia)19:28
     Fedorov vyzval k uspořádání voleb na Ukrajině

     Bývalý ukrajinský ministr obrany Mychajlo Fedorov v úterý vyzval k uspořádání voleb na Ukrajině, která se již pátým rokem brání plnohodnotné ruské invazi. Informoval o tom list Ukrajinska pravda. Podle Fedorova demokracie nesmí být rukojmím Ruska.

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)19:35edited after publishing
     Bývalý ministr Fedorov volá po volbách na Ukrajině. Země podle něj čelí krizi vládnutí a korupci

     previouslyONLINE: Bývalý ministr Fedorov volá po volbách na Ukrajině. Země podle něj čelí krizi vládnutí a korupci

     Bývalý ukrajinský ministr obrany Mychajlo Fedorov vyzval k uspořádání voleb na Ukrajině ještě během nynější války s Ruskem. Země čelí krizi vládnutí, uvedl Fedorov, který podle agentury Reuters také kritizoval korupci během nynější války.

     2 reprints

     • ČT24 (Czechia)18 Aug, 19:31their copy
     • iDNES (Czechia)18 Aug, 22:03their copy
   • Le Figaro (France)19:40
     Ukraine : l'ex-ministre de la Défense demande d'ouvrir la voie à des élections pour «restaurer un processus démocratique complet»

     Mykhailo Fedorov, limogé en juillet, a appelé mardi à créer les conditions pour pouvoir tenir des élections malgré l’invasion russe.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)20:02
     Fedorov pozvao da se izbori u Ukrajini održe bez obzira na rat

     BIVŠI ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov pozvao je Kijev da pronađe način za obnovu punog demokratskog procesa čak i dok rat traje.

   • tportal (Croatia)20:26
     Politička bomba u Kijevu: Smijenjeni ministar otvoreno izazvao Zelenskog, evo što traži

     Nedavno smijenjeni ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov pozvao je na održavanje izbora i tijekom rata, ustvrdivši da se Ukrajina suočava sa 'sistemskom krizom upravljanja'. Njegov istup predstavlja jedan od najozbiljnijih unutarnjopolitičkih izazova predsjedniku Volodimiru Zelenskom od početka ruske invazije 2022. godine

   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)20:36
     L’ex ministro Fedorov torna a parlare e chiede elezioni in Ucraina durante la guerra: “La democrazia non può essere ostaggio della Russia”

     L’ex ministro della Difesa ucraino, Mykhailo Fedorov, non vuol concedere a Volodymyr Zelensky un’uscita di scena pacifica. Così, dopo la decisione del presidente di rimuovere il membro del governo, ufficialmente per dissidi interni con i vertici militari, con conseguenti manifestazioni di piazza contro l’ennesima epurazione, è lui stesso ha rilanciare il tema delle elezioni in […] L'articolo L’ex ministro Fedorov torna a parlare e chiede elezioni in Ucraina durante la guerra: “La democrazia non...

   • N1 Info (Croatia)20:37
     VIDEO / Bivši ukrajinski ministar poziva na izbore usred rata: "Demokracija ne može biti ruski talac"

     Nedavno smijenjeni ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov pozvao je u utorak navečer, u šokantnom obraćanju, na održavanje izbora u Ukrajini u rat

     1 reprint

     • Telegram.hr (Croatia)18 Aug, 20:50their copy
   • Vecernji list (Croatia)20:57
     Bivši ukrajinski ministar Fedorov pozvao na izbore tijekom ratnog stanja

     "Demokracija ne smije biti talac Rusije", rekao je Fedorov

   • Politico Europe21:08
     Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov demands elections in challenge to Zelenskyy

     "We must not let Putin decide when Ukrainians can choose their government," Mykhailo Fedorov said Tuesday evening.

   • Bloomberg Politics21:18
     Zelenskyy’s Popular Ex-Minister Calls for Ukrainian Election

     The popular former Ukrainian defense minister, whose firing by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy triggered nationwide protests, strongly hinted at his political ambitions with a late-night video calling for wartime elections.

   • Google News - Top Stories21:41
     Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections

     Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections Reuters Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election BBC Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces call for wartime election from former defense chief CNBC Ukraine’s ousted defense minister calls for wartime elections in bombshell address CNN Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia CBS News

   • Le Monde English21:43edited after publishing
     Ukraine's ousted defense minister urges path to elections

     previouslyUkraine’s ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov urges path to elections

     Ex-minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Kyiv must find a 'legal, safe and realistic' way to restore democratic processes even amid the war. Ukraine imposed martial law, which bans elections, when Russian forces invaded in February 2022.

   • bne IntelliNews21:59
     Ukraine's Fedorov calls for wartime elections on eve of defence ministry vote

     Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections while the war is still being fought, arguing Russia should not decide when Ukrainians choose a government.

   • Le Monde (France)22:12
     EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Mykhaïlo Fedorov, le populaire ex-ministre de la défense écarté par Volodymyr Zelensky, demande d’ouvrir la voie à des élections

     URL changednow www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2026/08/22/en-direct-guerre-en-ukraine-vladimir-poutine-promet-des-attaques-beaucoup-plus-destructrices-contre-kiev-evoquant-des-mesures-de-represailles_6746952_3210.html

     Limogé en juillet, Mykhaïlo Fedorov a appelé mardi soir à créer les conditions pour pouvoir tenir des élections malgré l’invasion russe de l’Ukraine et « restaurer un processus démocratique complet ».

   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)22:21edited after publishing
     Krieg in der Ukraine: Herausforderung für Selenskij: Ex-Verteidigungsminister fordert Wahlen

     URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-newsblog-russland-donbass-wirtschaftszone-friedensvermittlung-li.3524928

     Fedorow ist der erste hochrangige Politiker des Landes, der sich für Neuwahlen ausspricht. Die Demokratie dürfe während des Krieges nicht als Geisel Russlands gehalten werden, sagt er.

   • The Guardian World22:21
     Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election

     Mykhailo Fedorov’s appeal is most direct challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russian invasion in 2022 Ukraine’s recently dismissed former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for a wartime presidential election in the most direct political challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The politician, whose abrupt sacking last month triggered a wave of protests , said that Ukraine had to “restore a full democratic process even amid a...

   • La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
     Zelensky vuole Khmara alla Difesa e Fedorov lo sfida: “Ora elezioni”

     Il presidente cerca di sopire le proteste per la cacciata dell’ex ministro, che attacca: “Basta con la democrazia in ostaggio”

   • Die Zeit (Germany)23:10
     Mychajlo Fedorow: Ex-Verteidigungsminister Fedorow drängt auf Wahlen in der Ukraine

     Trotz des Kriegs spricht sich Mychajlo Fedorow für Wahlen in der Ukraine aus. Russland solle nicht über den demokratischen Prozess im Land bestimmen.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)23:38
     Fedorov Calls for Wartime Elections, Says Putin Shouldn’t Set the Timeline

     Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for Ukraine to develop a mechanism to hold elections during the war, arguing Russia should not be able to dictate when Ukrainian citizens vote. His remarks came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky nominated a permanent replacement for the post on Aug, 18.

8. Wed, 19 August 2026

   46 reports
   • smh.com.au00:49edited after publishing
     Ukraine’s drone mastermind upended the Russia war. Now he’s taking on Kyiv

     previouslyUkraine’s ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections

     Mykhailo Fedorov, who oversaw Ukraine’s pioneering military strategy, has launched the biggest internal challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky since Russia’s invasion.

   • BBC News World01:31
     Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

     Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

   • Le Monde (France)03:34edited after publishing
     Mykhaïlo Fedorov, l’ex-ministre de la défense ukrainien, réclame la tenue d’élections et dénonce la corruption, dans un acte de défi à Volodymyr Zelensky

     previouslyEn Ukraine, l’ancien ministre de la défense Mykhaïlo Fedorov réclame la tenue d’élections et dénonce la corruption, dans un acte de défi à Volodymyr Zelensky

     Le populaire ministre, dont l’exclusion du gouvernement a précipité une crise politique dans le pays, franchit une ligne jamais dépassée depuis le début de l’invasion russe en appelant, dans une vidéo publiée mardi 18 août, à « restaurer le processus démocratique », malgré la guerre.

   • RMF24 (Poland)03:46
     Były minister Ukrainy rzucił wyzwanie Zełenskiemu. „Demokracja nie może być zakładnikiem Rosji”

     Były minister Ukrainy rzucił wyzwanie Zełenskiemu. „Demokracja nie może być zakładnikiem Rosji”

   • 24sata (Croatia)04:22
     Bivši ukrajinski ministar obrane poziva na izbore: 'Demokracija ne može biti talac Rusije'

     Vjeruje se da je smjena Fedorova povezana s "ideološkim sukobima" i napetostima između njega i tadašnjeg vrhovnog zapovjednika vojsk

   • Index.hr (Croatia)05:22
     Problemi za Zelenskog, javio se smijenjeni ministar. "Ne smijemo biti talac Rusije"

     BIVŠI ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov, smijenjen u srpnju, pozvao je na održavanje izbora unatoč ratu, navodeći da demokracija ne smije biti talac Rusije. To je najveći izazov za Zelenskog.

   • France Info (France)05:34edited after publishing
     L'ex-ministre de la Défense ukrainien Mikhaïlo Fedorov, limogé par Volodymyr Zelensky en juillet, demande d'ouvrir la voie à des élections

     previouslyEn Ukraine, l'ex-ministre de la Défense, limogé en juillet par Volodymyr Zelensky, demande d'ouvrir la voie à des élections

     Populaire, il avait été soutenu par d'importantes manifestations après son départ. Il juge nécessaire de "trouver une solution" à la loi martiale en vigueur, qui interdit la tenue d'un scrutin en temps de guerre.

   • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)05:37
     Bombastično obraćanje smijenjenog ministra, Zelenski u sve većem problemu: "Ne možemo biti njihov talac"
   • Al Jazeera English05:59
     Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war

     Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.

   • Polsat News (Poland)06:15
     Były minister obrony Ukrainy chce wyborów. "Demokracja nie może być zakładnikiem Rosji"

     Były minister obrony Ukrainy Mychajło Fiodorow wezwał do przeprowadzenia wyborów prezydenckich w czasie wojny. - Demokracja nie może być zakładnikiem Rosji - powiedział w nagraniu wideo opublikowanym we wtorek na YouTubie, dodając, że Ukraina walczy właśnie dlatego, że chce pozostać wolnym państwem europejskim.

   • Google News - Top Stories06:48
     Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election

     Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election CNBC Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election BBC Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election The Guardian Ukraine’s ousted defense minister calls for wartime elections in bombshell address CNN Zelenskyy’s Popular Ex-Minister Calls for Ukrainian Election Bloomberg.com

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:10
     Ukraińcy stanęli za nim murem. Fedorow publikuje nocne nagranie

     Demokracja nie może być zakładnikiem Rosji, a Ukraina musi znaleźć bezpieczny sposób na przeprowadzenie wyborów nawet w warunkach długotrwałej wojny - apeluje były minister obrony Ukrainy. W mocnym oświadczeniu Mychajło Fedorow ostrzega przed systemowym kryzysem zarządzania w Kijowie, podkreślając, że państwo walczące o przetrwanie potrzebuje pełnej odpowiedzialności władz, profesjonalizmu oraz bezwzględnej walki z korupcją.

   • Libération (France)07:24
     En Ukraine, l’ex-ministre de la Défense Mykhaïlo Fedorov réclame des élections pour «restaurer le processus démocratique»

     Limogé au mois de juillet par Volodymyr Zelensky, le populaire ex-ministre a appelé mardi 18 août à «trouver un mécanisme légal, sûr et réaliste» pour organiser un scrutin en dépit de la loi martiale en vigueur depuis 2022 en raison de la guerre avec la Russie.

   • DW Top Stories08:11
     Ukraine updates: Ousted minister Fedorov calls for elections

     URL changednow www.dw.com/en/ukraine-mykhailo-fedorov-election/live-78421712?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

     Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections in Ukraine in the biggest challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. DW has more.

   • Le Monde English08:26
     Ukraine's former defense minister calls for elections and denounces corruption, defying Zelensky

     Mykhailo Fedorov, whose dismissal triggered a political crisis in Ukraine, called for presidential elections to be held despite the ongoing war, breaking a taboo since the start of Russia's invasion.

   • Al Jazeera English08:46
     Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

     Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

   • El Mundo (Spain)09:11
     El ex ministro estrella de Zelenski le desafía reclamando elecciones en plena guerra

     La nominación de Yevhen Khmara como ministro de Defensa cierra la puerta al regreso del popular Mykhailo Fedorov mientras las protestas y una investigación que alcanza a la oficina presidencial agravan los problemas del presidente Leer

   • NYT World09:36
     Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky

     Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.

   • El País (Spain)10:11edited after publishing
     El popular exministro de Defensa ucranio Mijailo Fedorov desafía a Zelenski y pide elecciones

     El joven político, cuya destitución ha desatado protestas en Kiev, carga contra la corrupción y la “crisis de gobernanza”. El Parlamento aprueba el nombramiento de Yevhen Khmara, ex alto mando del espionaje, como nuevo titular del departamento

   • interfax.com.ua11:34
     Aivazovska: Fedorov, Zelenskyy did nothing to prepare elections in Ukraine

     Ukraine may pay too high a price for holding elections during the war, while neither former Minister of Defense and Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov nor President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy did anything to prepare for them, noted Head of the Board of the Civil Network OPORA and member of the working group on preparing legislation for elections during wartime, Olha Aivazovska.

   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:15
     Ukraine: Beliebter Ex-Verteidigungsminister fordert Wahlen mitten im Krieg

     Als erster hochrangiger Politiker der Ukraine verlangt Mychajlo Fedorow, trotz des Krieges den Präsidenten neu zu wählen. Das ist eine Kampfansage an Amtsinhaber Wolodimir Selenskij.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)12:38
     Protesters react negatively to news of Khmara’s appointment as DM

     Activists rallying in Mariinsky Park to demand the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister reacted negatively to the news of Yevhen Khmara’s appointment as head of the Ministry of Defense.

   • Google News - Top Stories12:53
     Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky

     Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky The New York Times Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election BBC Zelensky’s Leadership Comes Under Biggest Threat Since War Began WSJ Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election CNBC Zelensky has handed Putin a powerful weapon The Telegraph

   • ABC News (Australia)13:15
     Sacked Ukraine defence minister calls for wartime presidential election

     The poll would represent the first leadership challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia invaded in 2022, with the ousted defence minister claiming Ukraine faces a "crisis of governance".

   • Der Spiegel (Germany)13:28
     Ukraine: Der entlassene Verteidigungsminister Mychajlo Fedorow fordert Wahlen

     Als Verteidigungsminister der Ukraine musste Mychajlo Fedorow überraschend nach nur einem halben Jahr gehen. Jetzt fordert der populäre Politiker Neuwahlen und irritiert mit einem Video sogar Verbündete.

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)13:36
     Sybera: Fedorov začal vystupovat jako samostatná politická figura. Je si vědom, že má podporu v ulicích

     Ukrajinský parlament schválil Jevhenije Chmaru ministrem obrany a Andrije Sybihu ministrem zahraničí. Chmara střídá Mychajla Fedorova, který byl odvolán při rekonstrukci vlády. Fedorov v úterý zveřejnil proslov, ve kterém nepřímo vyzval k uspořádání prezidentských voleb. „Fedorov se staví do pozice, kdy cítí podporu veřejnosti, a možná si chystá půdu na budoucí politické klání,“ říká pro Radiožurnál novinář The Kyiv Independent Adam Sybera.

   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:46
     Ukraine: Die Straße hat ihn zum Politiker gemacht

     Mychajlo Fedorow war Verteidigungsminister der Ukraine, bis Wolodimir Selenskij ihn entließ. Seither reißen die Straßenproteste nicht ab, und der Geschasste ist zum mächtigen Rivalen herangewachsen.

   • The Guardian World14:51edited after publishing ×2
     Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – as it happened

     previouslyZelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – Europe live

     Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved The rise in Germany’s ⁠borrowing costs to a 15-year high reflects the ⁠increased security challenges ⁠facing ​the country following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ⁠the need to spend much more defence, the Finance Ministry ⁠said on Wednesday. German 10- ​and 30-year ‌borrowing costs ‌hit a fresh 15-year high in Wednesday’s ‌session. Bond yields of other...

   • Google News - Top Stories15:10
     Defense minister dismissed by Zelensky demands elections in Ukraine

     Defense minister dismissed by Zelensky demands elections in Ukraine The Washington Post Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky The New York Times Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent The Guardian Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections Reuters Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election CNBC

   • Die Zeit (Germany)15:13
     Mychajlo Fedorow: Warum Neuwahlen in der Ukraine unwahrscheinlich sind

     Der entlassene ukrainische Verteidigungsminister Mychajlo Fedorow fordert trotz des Krieges Neuwahlen. Zu Recht? Und: Warum sind die deutschen Gasspeicher so leer?

   • Politico Europe15:33
     ‘No and no’: Fedorov’s wartime election call unsettles Kyiv

     Former defense minister’s call for a vote meets largely unenthusiastic response from Ukrainian lawmakers.

   • BBC News World15:38
     Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

     Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

   • The Guardian World15:52
     Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent

     Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in Ukraine For more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that of the man he recently sacked as defence minister , Mykhailo Fedorov. On Sunday evening, 2,000 people marched along Khreshchatyk, Kyiv’s main boulevard, waving cardboard banners in...

   • Der Spiegel (Germany)16:00
     News des Tages: Wie fit ist Jamal Musiala? Und wie hat sich Wolodymyr Selenskyj einen neuen Feind geschaffen?

     Das Land bangt um seinen wohl beliebtesten Fußballer. Selenskyj macht sich einen ehemaligen Verbündeten zum Feind. Und die Bahn, tja, was meinen Sie? Das ist die Lage am Mittwochabend.

   • Libération (France)17:10
     Ukraine : Mykhaïlo Fedorov, l’ancien fidèle qui veut défier Volodymyr Zelensky

     L’ex-stratège du président, et ministre vedette jusqu’au dernier remaniement, a acté sa rupture avec son mentor en réclamant un «nouveau contrat social» et des élections – un sujet qui divise la société ukrainienne. Il s’installe désormais ouvertement dans le rôle de rival de chef de l’Etat.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:34
     Ukraine – What Is Fedorov Thinking?

     Elections will likely just accentuate divisions in Ukrainian society – to be exploited by Putin, which is why Putin is pushing for them. And even Fedorov raising the issue now will signal division.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:45
     On Fedorov, Zelensky, Elections, and the Political Crisis

     The first missed elections were for the Verkhovna Rada. And the first post-war elections should also be for the legislature, so that we can exit the war calmly, ensure a smooth transition of power, create a competitive environment primarily for the governing institution of peacetime, and form a government based on programs of action rather than rearranging chairs in offices.

   • Die Zeit (Germany)18:10
     Ukraine: Fedorows riskante Wette

     Ex-Verteidigungsminister Mychajlo Fedorow hat sich offen gegen den Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj gestellt. Nun erlebt er seine erste Niederlage.

   • Politico Europe19:00
     Zelenskyy’s rival Fedorov overplays his hand with election push

     Ousted defense chief scored political hits with his criticism of Zelenskyy's administration — but his call for an election has triggered outrage.

   • Al Jazeera English19:09
     Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections

     Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.

   • Vecernji list (Croatia)19:47
     Sve glasniji zahtjevi za 'ratne izbore': Zelenskog bi pobijedili i Fedorov i Zalužni

     Artem Bronzukov, ukrajinski politički analitičar, otvorio je raspravu o tome je li dobro održati izbore s obzirom na to da se rusko bombardiranje nastavlja, pa je pitanje kako osigurati sigurnost građana.

   • Channel News Asia20:02
     Kyiv's ex-defence chief makes risky bet by venturing into electoral grounds

     Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has entered politics and called for wartime elections.

   • N1 Info (Croatia)20:27
     Poziv bivšeg ministra na izbore usred rata uznemirio Kijev: "Ne, ne i ne!"

     Poziv bivšeg ukrajinskog ministra obrane Mihajla Fedorova da se pronađe način za održavanje izbora tijekom rata izazvao je burne reakcije u Kijevu. Ve

   • Vecernji list (Croatia)20:45edited after publishing
     Izjava bivšeg ministra uzdrmala Ukrajince, poruka koju je poslao sluti na moguću borbu za vlast

     previouslyNajveći udar na Zelenskog od početka rata: Kreće li bivši ministar obrane u bitku za vlast?

     Fedorov je bio jedan od najbližih suradnika Zelenskog sve do iznenadne smjene u srpnju 2026., samo šest mjeseci nakon što je imenovan ministrom obrane

   • tportal (Croatia)21:16
     Prosvjednici okrenuli leđa Fedorovu: 'Nisam izašao na ulicu zbog tvojih političkih ambicija!'

     Poziv bivšeg ukrajinskog ministra obrane Mihajla Fedorova na održavanje izbora tijekom rata naišao je na odbijanje čak i među ljudima koji su posljednjih mjesec dana prosvjedovali tražeći njegov povratak na čelo Ministarstva obrane. Organizatori poručuju da su demonstracije bile usmjerene na reforme obrambenog sustava, a ne na Fedorovljeve političke ambicije

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:32
     Ukraine's Ex-Defense Chief Makes Risky Bet by Entering Electoral Politics

     Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov delivered a video address on Tuesday, Aug. 18, that called for wartime elections. Even his own supporters distanced themselves from the move, calling it a risky departure from his role as a reformer.

9. Thu, 20 August 2026

   9 reports
   • Tagesschau (Germany)03:05edited after publishing
     Fedorow fordert Wahlen in der Ukraine - während des Krieges

     Wahlen mitten im Krieg? In der Ukraine galt das bislang als tabu. Ex-Verteidigungsminister Fedorow hat diese Forderung nun offen in den Raum gestellt und damit eine Debatte angestoßen. Kritiker sehen dahinter ein Kalkül. Von Florian Kellermann.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)08:33
     Ukraine: A Dismissed Innovative Defense Minister Calls for Elections

     Fedorov has called for a secure way to hold elections during the war, warning democracy cannot depend on Russia. Critics see the move as a potential campaign launch and warn political turmoil could threaten Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

   • The Hill11:00
     Et tu, Fedorov? The betrayal of Volodymyr Zelensky.

     Mykhailo Fedorov, the country's former defense minister and a longtime political ally of Zelensky, called for a legal way to be found for Ukraine to hold wartime elections, even though the nation's constitution forbids it.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:26
     Will Fedorov Meet Trump in the US?

     TVP World’s Sascha Fahrbach and Kyiv Post’s Chief Editor, Bohdan Nahaylo, discuss Russia’s latest attacks on Kyiv, the state of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, growing political tensions in the capital, the corruption probe surrounding senior officials, and Mykhailo Fedorov’s increasingly prominent political role.

   • Al Jazeera English13:32
     Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy

     Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)15:55
     Na Ukrajině nejsou podmínky pro prezidentské volby. Můžou přijít protesty i bezvládí, míní politolog Šír

     Ukrajinský parlament jmenoval nové ministry zahraničí a obrany. V čele obrany definitivně střídá populárního Mychajla Fedorova bývalý šéf kontrarozvědky Jevhen Chmara. Změna už v červenci vyvolala protesty po celé zemi. Fedorov teď vyzval k uspořádání prezidentských voleb. „Volby nelze uskutečnit způsobem, který bude nenapadnutelný,“ upozorňuje pro Český rozhlas Plus politolog Jan Šír a připomíná, že miliony občanů kvůli válce uprchly za hranice.

   • iDNES (Czechia)19:00
     Fedorov čelí za výzvu k volbám výsměchu. Chceme to samé, tetelí se Kreml

     Výzva k uspořádání voleb během války, se kterou přišel bývalý ukrajinský ministr obrany Mychajlo Fedorov, se nesetkala s nadšením. I jeho příznivci to považují za špatný nápad. Objevují se výtky, že to odsune pozornost od důležitějších věcí a jen pomůže ruskému prezidentovi Vladimiru Putinovi v rozdělení země. Fedorov čelí kritice, že sleduje jen své personální zájmy. Kreml už oznámil, že Putin po volbách volá opakovaně.

   • Novinky (Czechia)19:28
     Fedorov se výzvou k uspořádání voleb přes noc připravil o podporu Ukrajinců

     Bývalý ukrajinský ministr obrany Mychajlo Fedorov v úterý vyzval k uspořádání prezidentských voleb, ačkoliv to ukrajinská ústava za válečného stavu neumožňuje. Touto výzvou se zřejmě přes noc připravil o podporu lidí, kteří za něj několik týdnů chodili demonstrovat.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)21:06
     Fedorov Brings the Wartime Election Debate into the Open

     Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for wartime elections has transformed him from a dismissed Zelensky ally into a potential rival. Dmytro Kuleba’s parallel argument shows the debate is broader than one man, while Valery Zaluzhny remains the strongest potential challenger to the president.

10. Fri, 21 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)07:19
      Ex-Defense Minister Fedorov Plans US Trip for Defense Tech, Team Denies Political Meetings

      Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is planning a US trip focused on defense technology projects, his team says, pushing back on reports linking the visit to political outreach.

    • N1 Info (Croatia)15:09
      "Počinje velika politička igra": Tko je čovjek koji želi Zelenskom preoteti vlast?

      Bivši ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov ponovno je u središtu pozornosti nakon što je objavio video u kojem otvoreno govori o korupciji, kriz

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:35
      Wartime Government in Ukraine and the Zelensky-Fedorov Clash

      The dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and a series of corruption allegations involving figures close to Bankova have sharpened questions about whether Ukraine’s wartime centralization remains subject to meaningful constitutional checks. While martial law and postponed elections are legal, the deeper issue is whether parliament, oversight bodies and other institutions retain the power to hold the presidency accountable.

    • tportal (Croatia)20:07
      Zelenski ga je smijenio, a sad bi mogao od njega strahovati: Čeka se konačna odluka

      Ukrajina bi uskoro mogla na izvanredne predsjedničke izbore, a broj kandidata sve je veći

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:23
      Former Defense Minister Fedorov Considering Running for President, Sources Say

      According to Ukrainska Pravda citing sources close to Fedorov, the former minister may be considering a presidential bid, following his wartime elections call on Tuesday, Aug. 18. His team also reported that he is considering backing another candidate or party, or remaining outside electoral politics while he works in the private sector.

11. Sat, 22 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:07
      Ukraine: What is Driving the Push for Elections?

      Reactions in the European press to a call for elections in wartime Ukraine from a popular, abruptly dismissed, defense minister.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)18:53
      Fedorov: Kad završe pripreme za izbore, odlučit ću hoću li se kandirati

      BIVŠI ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov poručio je da nije protiv nijednog konkretnog političara te da će odluku o kandidaturi na izborima donijeti kada započnu pripreme za izborni proces.

    • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)19:47
      Kandidatura na vidiku? Bivši ukrajinski ministar obrane otvorio karte o izborima
    • Google News - Top Stories22:52
      Fedorov decries corruption in Defense Ministry, doubles down on calls for elections

      Fedorov decries corruption in Defense Ministry, doubles down on calls for elections The Kyiv Independent Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC BBC Ukraine's ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding Reuters A rival’s bombshell and a new corruption probe heap untimely pressure on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy NBC News Analysis: Call for wartime elections in Ukraine piles pressure on Zelensky when he least needs it CNN

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)23:42
      Fedorow przerywa milczenie. Gorzkie słowa o korupcji w resorcie obrony

      Były minister obrony Ukrainy Mychajło Fedorow udzielił wywiadu Kanałowi 24, w którym wprost opisał skalę korupcji w resorcie. W jego ocenie to właśnie bezprawne procedery uniemożliwiają Ukrainie zakończenie wojny z pozycji siły. Jednocześnie po raz kolejny złamał wojenne tabu, wzywając władze w Kijowie do przygotowania kraju do wyborów, mimo trwającego konfliktu z Rosją. - Nie powinniśmy czekać na kryzys, a potem desperacko szukać rozwiązań - przekonywał.

12. Sun, 23 August 2026

    43 reports
    • DW Top Stories05:46
      Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy?

      URL changednow www.dw.com/en/ukraine-zelenskyy-fedorov-defense-minister-dispute/a-78469496?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

      Last week, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov released a video in which he spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. His explosive remarks have sparked widespread public debate.

    • DW Top Stories05:46
      Could Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov challenge Zelenskyy?

      URL changednow www.dw.com/en/ukraine-zelenskyy-fedorov-defense-minister-dispute/a-78469496?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

      An explosive video released last week by Ukraine's former defense minister spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. What could follow?

    • BBC News World08:02edited after publishing
      Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC

      previouslyZelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC

      Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.

    • Le Figaro (France)08:24
      Guerre en Ukraine : des élections seraient «un tsunami» qui «fracturerait» le pays, affirme Volodymyr Zelensky

      «Je pense que dans une guerre comme celle-ci, des élections en tant que telles sont un risque énorme», a annoncé le président ukrainien.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:45
      Ucraina, Zelensky chiude alle elezioni: “Sarebbe uno tsunami”. Fedorov: “Ha domande a cui rispondere sulla corruzione”. Nuovi raid su Ozon

      Un fronte interno si apre a Kiev, mentre la guerra dei droni continua a colpire sia in territorio ucraino che in territorio russo, con i nuovi attacchi ucraini sul centro logistico di Ozon, questa volta a Orenburg. Volodymyr Zelensky risponde in modo netto alla richiesta di Mykhailo Fedorov, ex ministro della Difesa, che ha chiesto […] L'articolo Ucraina, Zelensky chiude alle elezioni: “Sarebbe uno tsunami”. Fedorov: “Ha domande a cui rispondere sulla corruzione”. Nuovi raid su Ozon proviene da...

    • Google News - Top Stories08:47
      Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC

      Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC BBC Ukraine's ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding Reuters A rival’s bombshell and a new corruption probe heap untimely pressure on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy NBC News Is the tide at home turning against President Zelensky? The Times Ex-defence minister explains when he will decide whether to run in elections Українська правда

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)08:56
      ONLINE: Volby v době války představují velké riziko. Pro stát by nyní byly tsunami, uvedl Zelenskyj

      Volby v době války představují velké riziko, pro stát by v současné chvíli byly jako vlna tsunami a rozštěpily by zemi, řekl podle veřejnoprávní stanice Suspilne ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Vyjádřil se tak před novináři poté, co k uspořádání voleb ještě během nynější války s Ruskem vyzval bývalý ministr obrany Mychajlo Fedorov, jenž nedávno skončil ve vládě.

      2 reprints

      • ČT24 (Czechia)23 Aug, 09:14their copy
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    • Novinky (Czechia)09:01
      Volby by pro Ukrajinu byly jako tsunami. Rozštěpily by zemi, tvrdí Zelenskyj

      Pokud by se na Ukrajině konaly volby v době války, bude to tsunami, které zemi rozdělí, prohlásil prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj během rozhovoru s novináři . Podle jeho slov by volby způsobily rozkol ve společnosti.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)09:16
      Fedorov: Zelenski ima pitanja na koja mora odgovoriti

      UKRAJINSKI predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski ima "pitanja na koja mora odgovoriti" o korupciji u svojoj vladi, rekao je za BBC smijenjeni ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov.

    • Google News - Top Stories09:23
      Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided

      Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided AP News Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC BBC Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy The Guardian Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections citing "huge risk" and "split" for Ukraine CBS News Ukraine's ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding Reuters

    • France Info (France)09:24
      Volodymyr Zelensky estime qu'organiser des élections en temps de guerre provoquerait "un tsunami" qui "fracturerait l'Ukraine"

      "Je pense que dans une guerre comme celle-ci, des élections en tant que telles sont un risque énorme", a affirmé le président ukrainien, appelé par son ex-ministre de la Défense à ouvrir la voie à la tenue d'un scrutin.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)09:28
      Ukraine: Selenskyj warnt vor »großem Risiko« durch Wahlen während des Krieges

      Der ukrainische Präsident weist Forderungen seines früheren Verteidigungsministers zurück: Wahlen im Kriegszustand kämen einem Tsunami gleich, der das Land spalten könne.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)09:46
      Bivši ukrajinski ministar obrane prozvao Zelenskog: 'Ima pitanja na koja mora odgovoriti'

      Fedorov je zanijekao da ima neposredne političke ambicije, ali nije isključio mogućnost da se jednog dana kandidira za predsjednika.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)10:20
      Smijenjeni ministar: ‘Je li Zelenski znao za korupciju svojih suradnika? Na to pitanje on treba odgovoriti’

      Ranije je pozvao da se u Ukrajini održe izbori

    • DW Top Stories10:23
      Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections

      The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.

    • Libération (France)10:49
      En Ukraine, Zelensky juge que des élections en temps de guerre seraient «un tsunami» pour le pays

      Le président ukrainien a écarté la tenue d’un scrutin tant que la guerre se poursuit. Une réponse à son ancien ministre de la Défense, qui a appelé cette semaine à «restaurer un processus démocratique».

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:04edited after publishing
      Krieg in der Ukraine: Selenskij gegen Wahlen im Krieg - warnt vor russischer Mobilmachung

      previouslyKrieg in der Ukraine: Selenskij lehnt Wahlen in Kriegszeiten weiter ab: Wäre ein „Tsunami“

      URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-newsblog-russland-wildberries-angriffe-li.3524928

      Der ukrainische Präsident fürchtet bei Wahlen im Krieg die Spaltung des Landes. Zudem warnt er, dass Putin bis zu 300 000 neue Soldaten mobilisieren werde. Eine Verwicklung in die Nord-Stream-Sabotage weist er zurück.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:15
      Fedorov Says Corruption Prevents Ukraine’s Victory

      Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated in an interview with 24 Kanal that systemic corruption involving hundreds of individuals is preventing Ukraine from ending the war from a position of strength. He claimed to have dismantled corrupt schemes during his tenure but faced resistance from networks supported by law enforcement. Fedorov declined to name specific individuals but promised their identities would eventually be revealed.

    • N1 Info (Croatia)11:34
      Zelenski: Izbori u ovom trenutku bili bi tsunami za Ukrajinu

      Predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski izjavio je, u komentarima objavljenima u nedjelju, da bi za Ukrajinu bilo previše opasno održavati izbore dok se bori p

    • Le Monde English11:47
      Zelensky says elections too risky while Ukraine fights Russia

      President Volodymyr Zelensky described the process of holding elections during the war as 'a tsunami' for Ukraine, pushing back on a call by his ousted former defense minister to organize a vote.

    • Politico Europe11:50
      Zelenskyy: Elections would ‘tear Ukraine apart’

      The Ukrainian president argues that holding a vote today would only play into Vladimir Putin's hands.

    • The Guardian World11:50
      Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

      President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said holding elections in Ukraine during wartime would risk splitting the country at a time when Russia is amassing ballistic missiles and considering whether to mobilise an extra 300,000 soldiers. The Ukrainian president, responding for the first time to a demand made by the sacked former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sharply criticised an idea...

    • Google News - Top Stories12:05
      Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

      Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy The Guardian Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC BBC Zelensky details rift with dismissed defense chief Federov, saying some of his actions were misguided Los Angeles Times Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections The New York Times Is the tide at home turning against President Zelensky? The Times

    • Al Jazeera English12:19
      Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine

      The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.

    • Google News - Top Stories12:32
      Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

      Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says Reuters Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, ex-minister Mykhailo Fedorov tells BBC BBC Wartime election would ‘destroy’ Ukraine, Zelenskyy says Honolulu Star-Advertiser Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy The Guardian Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections The New York Times

    • Le Monde (France)13:03
      EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Mykhaïlo Fedorov demande à Volodymyr Zelensky de s’expliquer sur la corruption dans son entourage

      URL changednow www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2026/08/29/en-direct-guerre-en-ukraine-le-kremlin-accuse-l-europe-de-participer-directement-a-des-operations-militaires-contre-la-russie_6753793_3210.html

      « Il est de sa responsabilité de nous dire à tous s’il était au courant ou non », a déclaré l’ancien ministre de la défense ukrainien, tout en refusant de « faire des suppositions ». Le Bureau national anticorruption ukrainien enquête sur un système présumé de détournement de plus de 3 millions de dollars impliquant des parlementaires et des banquiers.

    • khaama.com13:48
      Zelensky Says Holding Elections During War Would Be Dangerous for Ukraine

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says holding elections during the war with Russia would be extremely dangerous.

    • RMF24 (Poland)13:52
      Co z wyborami w Ukrainie? Zełenski stawia sprawę jasno

      Co z wyborami w Ukrainie? Zełenski stawia sprawę jasno

    • NYT World14:09
      Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections

      The Ukrainian president repeated his long-held position that elections in the middle of war would tear his country apart.

    • ABC News (Australia)14:12
      Zelenskyy rejects plea for wartime presidential election

      A long-time political ally of the Ukrainian president — who was recently dumped as defence minister — is the first prominent Ukrainian political figure to call for an election since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)14:26
      Chce przesłuchania Zełenskiego. Były minister stawia pytania

      Były szef resortu obrony Mychajło Fedorow stwierdził w rozmowie z BBC, że prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski powinien odnieść się do wiedzy o możliwej korupcji w swoim otoczeniu. Jednocześnie wezwał do dyskusji o wyborach w warunkach wojennych.

    • N1 Info (Croatia)14:33
      Mihajlo Fedorov - konkurencija za Zelenskog?

      Bivši ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov govorio je o korupciji, krizi vlasti i izborima. Te su eksplozivne izjave u javnosti i među stručnjac

    • 24sata (Croatia)14:53
      Smijenjeni ukrajinski ministar: 'Zelenski bi trebao odgovoriti na pitanja o korupciji u vladi'

      Smijenjeni ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov istaknuo je potrebu za odgovorima predsjednika Zelenskog o korupciji u vladi, dok poziva na održavanje izbora u Ukrajini usred ratnog stanja.

    • N1 Info (Croatia)15:10
      Smijenjeni ministar kaže da Zelenskog treba pitati o korupciji u vladi

      Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski treba odgovoriti na pitanja o korupciji u vladi, rekao je za BBC smijenjeni ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov.

      2 reprints

      • tportal (Croatia)23 Aug, 14:41their copy
      • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)23 Aug, 14:52their copy
    • Polsat News (Poland)15:36
      "Stanowią ogromne ryzyko". Zełenski z jasnym przekazem do obywateli

      Prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski w opublikowanym w niedzielę oświadczeniu stwierdził, że przeprowadzenie wyborów w czasie wojny z Rosją byłoby dla Ukrainy zbyt niebezpieczne. Stało się to po apelu jego byłego ministra obrony o zorganizowanie głosowania.

    • Novinky (Czechia)15:51
      Zelenskyj musí odpovědět na některé otázky ohledně korupce, říká odvolaný Fedorov

      Před ukrajinským prezidentem Volodymyrem Zelenským stojí „otázky týkající se korupce v jeho vládě, na které musí odpovědět“, tvrdí bývalý ukrajinský ministr obrany Mychajlo Fedorov.

    • Le Monde (France)16:03
      Ce qu’il faut retenir de l’actualité du week-end des 22 et 23 août

      Vous n’avez pas suivi l’actualité ? Voici ce qu’il s’est passé pendant ces dernières quarante-huit heures.

    • ANSA (Italy)16:47
      Zelensky si blinda: 'Le elezioni sotto le bombe sarebbero uno tsunami'

      Le repliche all'ex Fedorov: 'Spaccheremmo il paese. Corruzione? A me nessuno fa domande'

    • South China Morning Post18:20
      Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov

      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 contributed to an awkward encounter with US President Donald Trump over the use of Starlink in...

    • PBS NewsHour18:52
      Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov

      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.

    • Google News - Top Stories18:52
      Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov

      Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov PBS Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says Reuters Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC BBC Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections The New York Times

    • Le Monde (France)21:42edited after publishing
      EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les principaux soutiens européens de Kiev se réunissent lundi, sur fond d’intensification des frappes

      previouslyEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Mykhaïlo Fedorov demande à Volodymyr Zelensky de s’expliquer sur la corruption dans son entourage

      URL changednow www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2026/08/29/en-direct-guerre-en-ukraine-le-kremlin-accuse-l-europe-de-participer-directement-a-des-operations-militaires-contre-la-russie_6753793_3210.html

      Cette rencontre des Etats membres de la « coalition des volontaires », organisée le jour du 35e anniversaire de la proclamation de l’indépendance de l’Ukraine, sera coprésidée par le Royaume-Uni, la France et l’Allemagne. Le président du Conseil européen, Antonio Costa, y est attendu.

    • La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
      L’analista Bortnik: “Fedorov sfida il presidente, ma le urne ora sono un rischio”

      Il direttore dell’Istituto di politica di Kiev: “Andare al voto è tecnicamente possibile ma destabilizzerebbe il Paese, aiutando così la Russia”

13. Mon, 24 August 2026

    7 reports
    • china.org.cn03:00
      Zelensky says wartime elections impossible under current conditions

      ​Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said holding elections is impossible under the country's current conditions, the Ukrinform news agency reported.

    • Le Monde (France)04:45
      En Ukraine, l’appel de Mykhaïlo Fedorov à organiser des élections froidement accueilli

      L’ex-ministre de la défense avait réclamé, dans une vidéo publiée mardi, la tenue d’un scrutin malgré la guerre, tout en dénonçant la corruption au sein du pouvoir. « Des élections maintenant, ce serait un tsunami qui fracturerait l’Ukraine », a répondu Volodymyr Zelensky.

    • asiaone.com07:20
      Zelenskiy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed Defence Minister Fedorov

      KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that 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.Zelenskiy also alluded to problematic decisions over defence spending and said that inaccurate information provided by the Defence Ministry...

    • sbs.com.au07:22edited after publishing
      The challenge brewing behind the front lines in Ukraine

      previouslyThe 'tsunami' Zelenskyy doesn't want Ukraine to face

      A growing dispute has opened a new political front for Ukraine's president as the country continues to fight for its future.

    • Le Monde English12:54
      Ukrainian former defense minister Fedorov's call for elections gets cold reception

      President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that holding elections at the present time would fracture the country. His remarks came in response to Mykhailo Fedorov's call the previous week for a vote despite the ongoing war.

    • Al Jazeera English20:54
      What’s behind domestic political pressure on Ukraine’s president?

      Zelenskyy rejects call from sacked minister for wartime elections.

    • The Hill21:39
      Zelensky says wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that holding elections amid Russia's war with Ukraine would "destroy" the country. "I believe that ​if we want to destroy the country, then we can move towards elections ​during this kind of war," Zelensky told reporters. The president said elections "in general pose major risks," noting that holding an...

14. Tue, 25 August 2026

    6 reports
    • hotair.com13:00
      Zelenskyy’s Rival Fedorov Overplays His Hand With Election Push

      Fedorov challenges Zelenskyy with election call amid Ukraine war, sparking political backlash.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:18
      Verkhovna Rada Summons Fedorov Over 'Midas' Corruption Probe

      Ukraine’s former defense minister Fedorov has been summoned to a committee meeting on Aug. 31 to answer questions on defense and corruption following his latest accusation against government institutions.

    • foreignpolicy.com18:42
      Ukrainians Skeptical as Former Defense Minister Pushes for Elections

      Mykhailo Fedorov hopes anti-corruption rhetoric can carry him to power.

    • saltwire.com19:04
      GWYNNE DYER: Ukraine: Democracy and corruption
    • Polsat News (Poland)19:26
      "Powoli przegrywamy". Były minister obrony Ukrainy z gorzką refleksją na temat wojny

      - Myślę, że jesteśmy obecnie w punkcie zwrotnym, który określi naszą przyszłą trajektorię. Wygląda jednak na to, że stopniowo, powoli przegrywamy - powiedział w rozmowie z agencją Reutera były minister obrony Ukrainy Mychajło Fedorow. Mówiąc o przyszłości wojny z Rosją, stwierdził on, że jego kraj potrzebuje zmian, by uniknąć porażki.

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)23:58edited after publishing
      "Powoli przegrywamy". Były minister obrony Ukrainy mówi wprost

      Były minister obrony Ukrainy Mychajło Fedorow ocenił, że Ukraina jest w punkcie zwrotnym i na razie stopniowo przegrywa wojnę z Rosją, ale wciąż może odwrócić sytuację. "Fedorow, gdy zajmował jeszcze stanowisko ministra obrony, pozytywnie oceniał sposób prowadzenia wojny. Od tego czasu zmieniła się jedynie jego sytuacja osobista" - przekazało biuro prezydenta Ukrainy.

15. Wed, 26 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)01:47
      Fedorov Says Ukraine Risks ‘Slowly Losing’ War Without Urgent Changes

      Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine risks gradually losing the war unless Kyiv urgently changes strategy and scales new military technologies.

    • Japan Times01:53
      Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defense minister says

      Mykhailo Fedorov, whose dismissal last month sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine lacked any overall vision for how to win the four-year-old conflict.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)06:04
      Smijenjeni ukrajinski ministar obrane: Polako gubimo rat

      MLADI reformator čija je smjena prošlog mjeseca izazvala višetjedne prosvjede rekao je da Ukrajina nema sveobuhvatnu viziju o tome kako pobijediti u sukobu koji traje već četiri godine.

    • 24sata (Croatia)07:22
      Fedorov: Čini mi se da polako gubimo rat protiv Rusije

      Fedorov, mladi reformator čija je smjena prošlog mjeseca izazvala višetjedne prosvjede, rekao je da Ukrajini nedostaje cjelokupna vizija kako pobijediti u četverogodišnjem sukobu te da je sputava neuspjeh u inovacijama

    • tportal (Croatia)08:29
      Bivši ukrajinski ministar šokirao izjavom: 'Čini se da Ukrajina polako gubi rat'

      Otkako je smijenjen s mjesta ministra obrane, Mihajlo Fedorov postao je najglasniji kritičar aktualnog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog

16. Thu, 27 August 2026

    1 report
    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:40
      Dramatično obraćanje izazvalo kaos: može li bivši ukrajinski ministar obrane postati ozbiljan protivnik Zelenskom

      Rejting mu navodno raste, unatoč kritikama zbog videa koji je objavio

17. Sat, 29 August 2026

    1 report
    • Vecernji list (Croatia)06:52
      Izazvao buru u Ukrajini, sada ga žele sa svih strana: Na jednu ponudu već je pristao

      Nakon smjene, Mihajlo Fedorov dobio je ponude za posao od mnogih privatnih tvrtki i od partnera iz različitih područja

18. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill10:00
      Zelensky’s wonder-boy former defense minister goes rogue

      Mykhailo Fedorov rocketed to prominence as a driving force in Ukraine’s pioneering use of drones in the fight against Russia, eventually becoming the country’s third defense minister of the war. Since being removed from that role last month, the wonder boy adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a sharp turn against the administration...

19. Mon, 31 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)16:01
      Čovjek koji je uzdrmao Zelenskog ima novi plan: ‘Ovim potezom ispisat ćemo novu povijest rata’

      Odmetnuti ukrajinski ministar ima velike planove za vojsku

    • Index.hr (Croatia)16:46
      Smijenjeni ukrajinski ministar obrane ima plan: "Ispisujemo novu povijest rata"

      BIVŠI ukrajinski ministar obrane Mihajlo Fedorov traži američka ulaganja za fond za obrambene tehnologije kojim želi "ispisati novu povijest" rata protiv Rusije.

20. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:59
      "Takiego ataku jeszcze nie było". Fedorow buja stołkiem pod Zełenskim

      Mychajło Fedorow, do niedawna najbliższy współpracownik Wołodymyra Zełenskiego, wyruszył do USA szukać politycznego wsparcia. W otoczeniu prezydenta nikt nie ma wątpliwości: wokół Fedorowa formuje się koalicja, która będzie dążyła do przeprowadzenia wyborów. Nawet jeśli oznaczałoby to polityczną wojnę w Ukrainie.

21. Thu, 3 September 2026

    1 report
    • El País (Spain)03:30
      Fedorov, el ex ministro ucranio que hace la guerra por su cuenta

      El joven titular de Defensa defenestrado por Zelenski en julio reclama elecciones, denuncia corrupción y emprende una gira internacional para buscar fondos con los que hacer frente a la invasión rusa