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Ukraine updates: Ousted minister Fedorov calls for elections

Deutsche Welle · 🇩🇪 public Germany · · 2211 words · By Matt Ford
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Ukraine updates: Ousted minister Fedorov calls for elections Published August 19, 2026last updated August 20, 2026 What you need to know - Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections - Popular 35-year-old says "democracy must not be…

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Topics 3

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Ukraine updates: Ousted minister Fedorov calls for elections Published August 19, 2026last updated August 20, 2026 What you need to know - Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections - Popular 35-year-old says "democracy must not be…

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Russia strikes Kyiv, at least 2 killed, Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes rippled through Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, Ukrainian officials and the military said, killing at least two and injuring six others.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-mykhailo-fedorov-election/live-78421712?maca=en-rs…

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 22 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Khmara rose through the ranks of Ukraine's SBU national security agency”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections”
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Three independent web search results explicitly confirm that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a legal mechanism to hold elections during the war.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The minister of defence of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Міністр оборони України, romanized: Ministr oborony Ukrainy) is the head of the Ministry of Defence, which is in charge of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ministers_of_defence_(…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Admiral Mykhailo Bronislavovych Yezhel (Ukrainian: Михайло Броніславович Єжель; born 19 October 1952) is a Ukrainian politician, diplomat, and former naval officer who last served as an ambassador to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mykhailo_Yezhel
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (abbr. UDCG, also known as the Ramstein group) is an alliance of 57 countries (all 32 member states of NATO and 25 other countries) and the European Union supporting…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_Defense_Contact_Group
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Claim 3: “A drone reportedly caused a small fire after falling in an industrial complex in the Russian city of Ufa”
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Claim 4: “Moscow claimed to have shot down 453 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight.”
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Claim 5: “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed a deputy head of the presidential office, Iryna Mudra.”
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Claim 6: “In the central city of Zhytomyr, a missile hit a police headquarters, killing two officers and wounding 20 others, Ukraine's national police force said.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists entirely of real estate listings for Portland, Oregon, and contains no information regarding Zhytomyr or missile strikes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 12, 2026 · Zillow has 443 single family rental listings in Portland OR. Use our detailed filters to find the perfect place, then get in touch with the landlord.
https://www.zillow.com/portland-or/rent-houses/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Search 469 Single Family Homes For Rent in Portland, Oregon. Explore rentals by neighborhoods, schools, local guides and more on Trulia!
https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Portland,OR/SINGLE-FAMILY_HO…
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 hours ago · 425 houses for rent in Portland, OR. Filter by price, bedrooms and amenities. High-quality photos, virtual tours, and unit level details included.
https://www.forrent.com/find/or/portland/house
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Claim 7: “Presidential office deputy head sacked amid anti-corruption probe”
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Multiple sources confirm that Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the Office of the President, was dismissed by President Zelenskyy on August 19 in connection with anti-corruption investigations by NABU and SAPO.
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web search NEUTRAL — NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are investigating possible corruption among top officials. At the same time, the incumbent president cannot be held criminally liable by th…
https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/13bfdccc_zelenskyy_says_investig…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iryna Mudra, former deputy head of the Office of the President, has asked the High Anti-Corruption Court to postpone a court ruling.On Aug. 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Iryna …
https://english.nv.ua/nation/case-of-iryna-mudra-suspect-ask…
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web search NEUTRAL — Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.In the international arena, she is known for publicly promoting the special tribunal for the crime of aggression and development of a mechanism fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iryna_Mudra
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Claim 8: “The vote, 312-2 in favor of Khmara”
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Claim 9: “Putin orders Wildberries warehouses to be rebuilt”
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The evidence shows that while Putin acknowledged the damage to Wildberries warehouses, he did not order their reconstruction; instead, reports indicate he is gearing up the state to 'seize control' of such companies because they are poorly protected.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starting in August 2025, increased Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries during the Russo-Ukrainian War caused widespread damage and a significant decrease in production of refined product…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Russian_fuel_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the run up to the 2026 Russian legislative election, various organisations carried out opinion polling to gauge voting intention in Russia. The results of these polls are displayed in this article.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_2026_R…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 18 July 2026, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine has conducted waves of drone strikes into Russia targeting warehouses belonging to Wildberries, a large online retailer in Russia which has …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_strikes_on_Wildberri…
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Claim 10: “Ukrainian martial law... constitutionally prohibits the staging of elections during wartime.”
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Claim 11: “Over the last month, Ukraine has conducted drone strikes against over 20 warehouses belonging to Wildberries”
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While a Wikipedia entry mentions Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses starting July 18, 2026, and a web result mentions taking out 7 of 10 largest centers, there is no specific corroboration for the 'over 20 warehouses in one month' figure across multiple independent news sources.
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Claim 12: “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's term in office was technically due to end in May 2024”
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Claim 13: “The NABU and SAPO agencies said the group is suspected of having laundered 150 million hryvnias ($3.35 million; €2.89 million)”
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Claim 14: “Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 103 prisoners of war each”
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Claim 15: “another drone hit an apartment building and several cars, injuring at least one person [in Ufa]”
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Claim 16: “The missile attack struck residential areas and warehouses, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram Thursday.”
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Multiple sources confirm a large-scale Russian missile attack on Kyiv on August 20, 2026, hitting residential areas and warehouses.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war covers the period from 1 August to 31 December 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainia…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Battle of Kyiv was part of the Kyiv offensive in the Russian invasion of Ukraine for control of Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, and surrounding districts including Hostomel Airport. The combata…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kyiv_(2022)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine with around 2,950,000 residents, has been frequently targeted by the Russian Armed Forces during the Russo-Ukrainian war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyiv_strikes_(2022–present)
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Claim 17: “Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Wednesday to approve President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nomination of Yevgeniy Khmara as the country's new defense minister.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the claim that Yevgeniy Khmara was nominated or approved as Defense Minister.
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Claim 18: “Croatian police, acting on a European arrest warrant, detained a Ukrainian national in Pula”
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Claim 19: “Russian strikes rippled through Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, Ukrainian officials and the military said, killing at least two and injuring six others.”
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The provided web search results for this specific claim are irrelevant (Reddit threads about Home Depot), and while other sources mention attacks on Kyiv on August 20, they provide conflicting casualty numbers (one says 13 killed, another says 5, another says 3), and none specifically match the 'two killed and six injured' figure.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On August 18, 2025, a hurried summit of eight European leaders convened at the White House to discuss the aftermath of the 2025 Russia–United States summit in Alaska. Robust security guarantees for Uk…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_2025_White_House_multil…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Areas of southern and eastern Ukraine are occupied and controlled by Russia as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the ongoing invasion. In Ukrainian law, they are defined as the "temporarily occu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian-occupied_territories_o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
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Claim 20: “Six people were killed in drone strikes in central and southern Ukraine on Wednesday.”
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The evidence shows that the six people killed by drone strikes were in Arkhipo-Osipovka (Russia's Black Sea coast) or other Russian territories, not in central and southern Ukraine.
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web search NEUTRAL — Meanwhile, six people were killed by Ukrainian drone debris in Arkhipo-Osipovka, a small town on Russia's Black Sea coast in the Krasnodar region, regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev said, adding th…
https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/russia-bl…
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web search NEUTRAL — © Reuters. Ukraine's overnight attacks on Russia killed six people and injured nine, as they damaged warehouses near the cities of Moscow and St Petersburg, governors said, while Russian strikes kille…
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1516270/ukrainian-drone-str…
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
https://www.aljazeera.com/tag/ukraine-russia-crisis/
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Claim 21: “A second suspect has been arrested in relation to the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions in 2022, German prosecutors said on Wednesday.”
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Claim 22: “Kherson: Four civilians killed in attack on bus”
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Three independent reports confirm a Russian drone attack on a passenger bus in Kherson on August 19, 2026, resulting in four deaths.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A military counteroffensive was launched by Ukraine on 29 August 2022 to expel Russian forces occupying the southern regions of Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts. Military analysts consider the counteroffe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Kherson_counteroffensive
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 30 September 2022, Russia, amid an ongoing invasion of Ukraine, unilaterally declared its annexation of areas in and around four Ukrainian oblasts—Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. Most …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_annexation_of_Donetsk,…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The ongoing military occupation of Ukraine's Kherson Oblast by Russian forces began on 24 February 2022, when Russian forces invaded Ukraine from Crimea. It was administered under a Russian-controlled…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_occupation_of_Kherson_…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.