WorldRussian disinformation tests its Ukraine election playbook

Volodymyr Zelensky’s dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov sparked protests and was followed by Fedorov’s call for wartime elections. Fake articles, fabricated claims and manipulative narratives have since amplified Ukraine’s internal divisions and supported the Kremlin’s portrayal of its government as illegitimate, while Moscow prepares to challenge any eventual election result.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-27 09:49Original