Ukraine a 'genuine', 'fragile' democracy: 'Internal political turmoil will weaken political system'

Ukraine's parliament has confirmed Yevheny Khmara as the new defence minister following Mikhail Fedorov's controversial call for elections. This request has sparked debate over whether Ukraine can afford the political instability and logistical challenges of an election during an active full-scale war, while the government continues to struggle with systemic corruption.