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Ukraine’s former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov stunned the nation by calling for presidential elections amid war, arguing democracy can’t be suspended during Russia’s invasion. Fired last month, he claims the old system is corrupt and resistant to change, crippling the war effort — a stance that ignited nationwide protests demanding his reinstatement and the ousting of top military officials. President Zelensky eventually dismissed the army chief under pressure, while polls now suggest Fedorov could beat him in a runoff. Once the youngest minister in Ukraine’s history, Fedorov’s push for reform — especially in defense procurement — may have cost him his job, but his message resonates: Ukrainians are ready for a new direction, and the state must catch up.

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