Ukraine’s ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections in a video address, arguing the nation faced a crisis of governance, in the biggest internal challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy since Russia’s invasion reut.rs/4xSowGP
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— @Reuters Aug 19, 2026
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau said it had launched an operation linked to an alleged criminal organisation involving current and former MPs and senior officials in the presidential administration. #EuropeNews
➡️ l.euronews.com/RPf9— @euronews Aug 19, 2026
The fact that Fedorov wouldn’t be demanding elections if he had been reinstated as Defense Minister proves this isn’t about democracy.
He seems to be pushing for wartime elections purely to serve his own career, not the country
— @joni_askola Aug 19, 2026
🚨 Something very strange is happening around Mykhailo Fedorov.
For months, rumors have circulated that Washington wants a political alternative to Zelensky. First Zaluzhnyi, then Klitschko were mentioned. Now Fedorov has suddenly emerged as perhaps the most serious challenger.
The theory circulating in Kyiv is explosive: that Washington saw Fedorov as a potential successor, with Elon Musk playing a role in boosting his profile.
There is no public evidence proving such a U.S.-Musk operation — and that distinction matters.
But the facts are remarkable enough on their own.
Fedorov was unexpectedly removed as Defense Minister in July. His dismissal triggered protests. His popularity surged. And now the man who spent years as one of Zelensky’s closest allies has openly called for elections during wartime, accusing the system of corruption and a crisis of governance. Recent polling cited by Reuters even suggests he could defeat Zelensky in a runoff.
Coincidence, personal ambition, or the beginning of a much bigger political operation?
Ukraine may be entering not only a decisive stage of the war — but a battle for who governs the country afterward.
— @MykhailoRohoza Aug 19, 2026
Russia is supplying Iran with ammunition, drone components, and TNT via the Caspian Sea, NBC News reported Aug. 17 – Google Search google.com/search?num=10&new…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 19, 2026
Russia is shipping explosives to Iran to bolster its missile and drone arsenal in U.S. war nbcnews.com/politics/nationa…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 19, 2026
Ve lo ricordate Steven Seagal, l’amicone di Putin e della Russia?
Beh gli sono stati congelati i conti correnti russi.
Ottimo no?— @francescoproia Aug 19, 2026
Russians pull billions from banks over fears Putin will raid savings to pay for Ukraine war trib.al/W1HeY75
— @DailyMail Aug 19, 2026
JUST IN: 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇷🇺 Britain’s 1,000-Km Strike Drones Are Taking The War Deep Into Russia, Moscow Erupts
Britain has supplied Ukraine with long range attack drones capable of reaching up to 1,000 km, while British made drones are now reportedly being used in deep strikes against targets inside Russia.
Among them is the Nyan, a jet powered precision strike drone developed by BAE Systems’ Callen Lenz, with a 2.9 metre wingspan.
Other British supplied systems reportedly have dramatically longer reach, up to around 1,000 km, according to reporting on Ukraine’s deep strike campaign.
The significance isn’t just distance. Britain is expanding Ukraine’s ability to hit high value targets far beyond the front line, while London has committed to providing 150,000 drones to Ukraine in 2026.
🇷🇺 Moscow has responded with warnings of “consequences” for Britain, accusing London of deepening its involvement in the war.
1,000 km of reach. British technology. Russian targets deep behind the front.
And Moscow is furious.
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— @War_Radar2 Aug 19, 2026
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies launched a special operation against lawmakers and presidential advisers, hours before a key vote in parliament for a new defense minister aimed at cementing a shake-up by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reut.rs/45A60qE
— @Reuters Aug 19, 2026