The Economist: unpublished poll puts Zelensky first and fired defense minister Fedorov third in hypothetical Ukrainian presidential race
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov placed third with 16% support in an unpublished poll on a hypothetical presidential election in Ukraine, according to The Economist, which has seen the results.
The Economist released an unpublished poll indicating that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would lead a hypothetical presidential election in Ukraine with 21% support, followed by former commander in chief Kyrylo Budanov with 18%, and fired defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov with 16%. The poll was conducted prior to a video address by Fedorov advocating for elections in Ukraine.
Zelensky dismissed Fedorov in July due to a disagreement over Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander in chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Protests calling for Fedorov's reinstatement ensued across Ukraine. Fedorov addressed the situation in a video on August 18, urging the establishment of a "legal, safe, and realistic mechanism" to resume a democratic process amidst ongoing war. Zelensky's office deemed such a call "extremely strange" and a "complete lack of realism."
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