Ukraine updates: Ousted minister Fedorov calls for elections

Ukraine's former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has publicly called for elections to be held during the ongoing war with Russia. This move is seen as a significant challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership, who has been at the forefront of Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion. The call for wartime elections could potentially shift the balance of power in Ukraine, with implications for the country's economic and trade relationships with other nations.

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A former Ukrainian minister has called for elections, which could lead to a change in the country's leadership. This may affect the ongoing conflict and the country's political stability.

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