Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Election Request Amid Dispute with Defense Minister
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected a proposal for wartime elections, warning the vote would destroy Ukraine. Zelenskyy publicly addressed the disagreement with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on August 23, 2026, following Fedorov's dismissal and participation in mass protests. Fedorov suggested holding an election. The official previously held the defense minister post before his removal.