PoliticsSacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has emerged as a powerful opponent of Volodymyr Zelenskyy after calling for wartime elections and accusing the administration of a systemic governance crisis. Demonstrations in Kyiv have backed Fedorov, while parliament’s approval of a successor confirms his exclusion from government.

Ukraine politicsMykhailo FedorovVolodymyr Zelenskyyanti-corruption

TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:52Original