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Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky

Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
New York Times Wednesday 19 August 2026, 09:36 UTC By Kim Barker 1 min read
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Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, last month. He did not immediately put himself forward as a candidate to succeed President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, last month. He did not immediately put himself forward as a candidate to succeed President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine (LOCATION) Mykhailo Fedorov (PERSON) Kyiv (LOCATION) Ukrainian (ORG) Volodymyr Zelensky (PERSON)
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