Ukraine's Former Defense Minister Admits Country Is Losing War Against Russia
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov admitted Ukraine is 'gradually, slowly losing' the war against Russia. He warned that Kyiv has only a few more months to make critical decisions to change the war's outcome. The Kremlin echoed Fedorov's assessment, stating Ukraine is 'definitely losing' the conflict.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources report that Fedorov called for holding elections last week, while others focus on his warnings about Ukraine's military strategy and the risk of losing the war.
Fedorov called for holding elections last week.
Fedorov warned that Ukraine appears to be gradually losing the war.
There are discrepancies in the exact date of Fedorov's admission of defeat, with some sources citing August 25 and others August 26.
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Some sources report that Russia is preparing to use 'tactical nuclear weapons' on Ukraine, while others focus on ballistic missile strikes and infrastructure attacks.
Fears Putin will use 'tactical nuclear weapons' on Ukraine as peace talks 'reach a dead end'.
Russia is considering intensifying attacks with ballistic missiles on Kyiv, including targets in the city center, and on key infrastructure in other parts of Ukraine.
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Russia is considering intensifying attacks with ballistic missiles on Kyiv, including targets in the city center, and on key infrastructure in other parts of Ukraine, as it has concluded that talks about a peace agreement have reached a dead end. On Thursday, the agency Bloomberg reported, citing three sources close to the Kremlin.
Bloomberg reported that following the failure of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, Moscow is preparing to intensify attacks on Ukraine.
Fears Putin will use 'tactical nuclear weapons' on Ukraine as peace talks 'reach a dead end' Daily Mail
Bloomberg: Russia plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine, including more powerful ballistic strikes on Kyiv and infrastructure in other cities, according to sources close to the Kremlin. They say that negotiation formats have collapsed, and Moscow does not expect sanctions or Ukrainian attacks to force Putin to end the war. Also read: Well-known Ukrainian commanders will lead the defense of the Donetsk region, which requires abandoning [...]
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Russia-Ukraine war: Fedorov says weak innovation is hurting Ukraine's war effort WION
Ukraine is likely slowly losing the war against Russia, said dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in an interview with the news agency Reuters. He also warned that Kyiv has only a few more months to make key decisions that could turn the course of the war in its favor.
Ukraine's former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov said that the country is gradually being defeated in the war. In his opinion, Kyiv has no clear strategy for victory, and the situation of corruption, lack of professionalism, and the political dependence of state institutions is worsening the situation. At the same time, there is still a possibility to change the situation, and for this, a few more months are left.
Mihajlo Fedorov, former Ukrainian defense minister, said Ukraine is facing a decisive period, and it currently appears that the country is 'gradually, slowly losing'.
Ukraine is definitely losing in conflict — Kremlin tass.com
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Ukraine is at a critical crossroads and risks gradually losing the war against Russia if Kyiv does not urgently implement deep strategic and institutional changes, warned the dismissed Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. According to his words, Ukraine has a window of just...
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This article compiles the key events of the Ukraine war from Tuesday, August 25, 2026. This is the 1,644th day of the war. The clashes have led Ukraine's former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to warn that Ukraine appears to be gradually losing the war it is fighting against Russia. Fedorov presented his assessment in an interview with the news agency Reuters.
Mihajlo Fedorov called for holding elections last week.
Ukraine’s ex-Defense Minister Fyodorov says Kiev losing in conflict with Russia tass.com
The Ukrainian authorities lack a common vision of how to defeat Russia in the war. Additionally, Ukraine is being held back by the slow adoption of innovations and corruption, stated Reuters' former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ukraine is gradually losing the conflict with Russia and has only a few months to change the situation. This was stated on August 25 by former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in an interview with Reuters. 'Now a turning point has arrived, which will determine our further trajectory, but it seems that we are gradually, slowly losing,' said Fedorov.