Fedorov's election call and NABU probe reshape political landscape - political analyst

"I suspect that following Fedorov’s video statement yesterday, the likelihood of lawmakers voting to confirm the two ministerial appointments today has increased somewhat," Oleshchuk said.

"It is now largely evident that Fedorov’s return as minister is impossible. That is definitively clear—as is his appointment to any post under President [Volodymyr] Zelenskyy. Consequently, he will now pursue his own independent political career."

Oleshchuk emphasized that this political clarity will likely resolve previous hesitations among members of parliament regarding votes for new ministerial leadership.

Addressing the anti-corruption actions conducted by NABU and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) concerning an alleged criminal scheme involving lawmakers and President’s Office officials, Oleshchuk urged caution pending official announcements.

"Regarding the searches by NABU and SAPO, we are waiting for official information. There are quite interesting insider reports circulating on this matter, though I have no idea how accurate they are," he said.

"This will also inevitably affect the operations of the President's Office to some degree."

"I wouldn’t describe this as an immediate full-scale political crisis, because the specific names being mentioned are not widely recognized by the general public," the political scientist explained.

"However, in tandem with all other mounting challenges, this will begin shaping a distinct political agenda in which the topic of elections will inevitably be discussed—alongside debates over systemic changes, anti-corruption efforts, and governance."

"Even if a significant amount of time remains before actual elections take place, the broader issue will be actively debated among Ukrainian politicians, civic figures, and politically engaged citizens alike," Oleshchuk concluded.