Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly detailed his dispute with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for the first time. Zelensky stated that Fedorov's actions, including participation in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided.
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Open questions and key claims
Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia. We are fighting precisely because we want to remain a free European state.
It is particularly dangerous when society develops the feeling that the main criterion for an appointment is not professionalism, results or the ability to transform the country, but personal loyalty to the system.
Andriy Yermak's lawyer dismissed allegations of corruption as "baseless".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected calls for a wartime election, calling it a "huge risk" and a "tsunami" that would "split" the country.
Former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reportedly backed Fedorov's idea, stating elections after the war may not be more civilized than during it.
Zelenskyy believes former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's actions, including involvement in protests and calls for elections, were misguided.
Demonstrators rallied to denounce President Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss Fedorov.
Protests against Fedorov's dismissal occurred in Kyiv.
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