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Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov addresses the media at NATO headquarters in Brussels, 12 February, 2026

Video. Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential elections

Updated: 19/08/2026 - 7:12 GMT+2

Fedorov's video address came just hours after Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally nominated Yevhen Khmara as defence minister, closing the door on Fedorov’s return to government.

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