Ukraine’s ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections
In a bombshell address posted on YouTube, Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by
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france24.com
19.08.2026
In Ukraine, forcible military recruitment efforts escalate into violence
'Busification', the term describing being captured on the street, is engulfed by abuse and corruption.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine live: Zelensky fires deputy head of presidential office as corruption probe unfolds
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed presidential office deputy head Iryna Mudra on Wednesday, according to a decree published on the presidential website. The move came after Ukraine’s anti-graft a
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war
Russia's central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund the war in Ukraine
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euronews.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine anti-graft agencies uncover alleged laundering group tied to presidential official
Ukraine's anti-graft agencies said on Wednesday they had uncovered a group including a presidential official that had laundered 150 million hryvnias ($3.35 million) used to pay for bail in an
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Zelenskyy's office
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Ousted Ukraine defence minister challenges Zelensky's leadership
Ukraine’s ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called Tuesday for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance. The move
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live
Investigation into unnamed lawmakers comes hours before parliament is due to to vote on successor to Mykhailo Fedorov as he calls for electionsDefence and security editorArtem Bronzhukov, a Ukrainian
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
LG Energy may supply batteries for U.S. drones in pivot to defense
The potential shift highlights broader moves by commercial companies as Washington pushes to replenish munitions used in the Iran and Ukraine wars.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with Russia
The former defense minister, whose firing sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine needed to find a way to hold elections despite the prolonged war with Russia.
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cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war
Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians ‘withdraw billions’ from banks amid fears Putin could seize money
The withdrawals are causing liquidity problems in Russia, a senior finance official said
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
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bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: U.K. Responds to Russian Threat Over Ukraine Drone Support
After the Russian Embassy in the U.K. issued a threat, the British government doubled down on its support for Ukraine.
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time.com
18.08.2026
Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range drones strike its strategic assets.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
How Hayden Panettiere became an unexpected champion for Ukraine after relationship with Wladimir Klitschko
Panettiere and Klitschko dated on-and-off for nine years between 2009 and 2018
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026