Ukraine’s former defense minister has called for a wartime election, in direct challenge to the sitting President. Elections have been suspended since 2022.

Here are some of the obstacles that would need to be overcome for Ukraine to hold wartime elections as demanded by the country’s sacked Defense Minister

Ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for presidential elections during the war, challenging Zelenskyy as concerns grow over corruption and governance in Ukraine.