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Ukraine’s defence minister sacked by Zelenskyy calls for Presidential election
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August 19, 2026
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0:23Now PlayingUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing a major political challenge after his former defence minister called for new presidential elections.
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Mykhailo Fedorov’s unexpected dismissal last month sparked weeks of public protests. He had been in office as Ukraine’s strategic use of drones began making gains on the battlefield.
Elections are currently illegal in Ukraine while the country remains at war.
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