Fedorov calls for wartime elections
Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine must hold elections to "restore the democratic process," hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated Yevhenii Khmara to succeed Fedorov on Aug. 18.
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections to restore the democratic process, following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nomination of Yevhenii Khmara to replace him on August 18. In a YouTube video, Fedorov acknowledged the significant challenges of conducting elections during wartime, including ensuring the ability of active-duty soldiers, Ukrainian citizens abroad, and those in frontline regions to vote.
He emphasized that holding elections would necessitate guaranteeing the security of the voting process, preserving the independence of state institutions, and restoring public trust in the election outcomes. Fedorov questioned the feasibility of Russia determining when Ukrainians can once again choose their government, should the conflict persist for another year, two, or three years.
He firmly stated, "Democracy cannot be Russia's hostage. We are fighting precisely because we want to remain a European country."
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