Key facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov, recently dismissed as Ukraine's defense minister, has called for elections.
- Fedorov stated that Ukrainians should not have to live in a state of uncertainty regarding government decisions.
- He asserted that Russia should not dictate when Ukrainians can choose their leaders.
- Ukraine's constitution currently prohibits elections due to martial law.
Mykhailo Fedorov, who was recently dismissed as Ukraine's defense minister, has called for elections to be held in the country, despite the ongoing Russian invasion. Fedorov's dismissal last month, part of a controversial government reshuffle by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has reportedly sparked nationwide protests.
In a video address, Fedorov stated that "People cannot endlessly live in a state where they do not understand why certain decisions are made." He further emphasized that "We must not let [Russian President Vladimir] Putin decide when Ukrainians can choose their government." Ukraine's constitution, however, does not permit elections while the country is under martial law, which has been in effect since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.