Ukraine’s ousted defense minister calls for wartime elections in bombshell address

2 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since August 18, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Ukraine

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04:01 PM 1 source: Reuters
Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections
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05:31 PM 2 sources: CNN, Reuters
Ukraine’s ousted defense minister calls for wartime elections in bombshell address
→ Address now described as 'bombshell' in updated headline.