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Ousted Ukrainian defence minister's gamble against Zelenskiy backfires as protests end
- Mykhailo Fedorov’s push for wartime elections after his sacking backfired—protests dwindled as parliament confirmed Zelenskiy’s new defence minister.
- Polls indicate most Ukrainians oppose elections during the war (about 57% want them only after fighting ends).
- Despite the row, Zelenskiy’s approval stays around 60% and public morale has been helped by recent strikes and leadership changes.
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