Mychajlo Fedorow, the former defense minister dismissed a month ago after massive protests, has urged Ukrainians in a video message to find a legitimate, secure, and realistic path to elections despite the war. Democracy in Ukraine must not depend on Russia’s actions, he warned.
Commentators in the country see the move as the possible start of an election campaign. Political scientist Fesenko writes on Facebook that Fedorov’s video message effectively marks the ex-minister’s shift into opposition. Given that a return to the Defense Ministry is definitively off the table, Fedorov now proposes that Ukrainians decide in the foreseeable future who is right in his conflict with President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is not just a personal conflict but a direct confrontation with the “collective Zelensky.”
Blogger Serhij Martschenko accuses Fedorov on Facebook of not naming Zelensky directly. Fedorov speaks of a system that resists reforms but does not mention the one who created and maintains this system. His cautious words give the impression that the system emerged from nowhere.
Anti-corruption expert Olena Trehub warns on Facebook that political turmoil must not degenerate into chaos. Fedorov’s deputies remain in office for now and cooperate with the new leadership. However, if the team leaves en masse, administrative disorder and an increased risk of corruption threaten. Crucially, Ukraine’s defense capabilities must not be undermined.
Source: www.kyivpost.com
