Zelenskyy Rejects Call for Elections, Says It Would 'Destroy' Ukraine
Zelenskyy said only 15% of Ukrainians support elections before the fighting ends, citing security, legal and logistical barriers.
- On Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected calls for wartime elections, warning that a vote would be a "tsunami" that could "split Ukraine" while the nation remains focused on defending against Russia's invasion.
- Ousted former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov sparked the debate on Tuesday by calling for a "legal, safe and realistic mechanism" to hold wartime elections, arguing that democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia.
- Since February 2022, Ukrainian law has prohibited elections under martial law, a measure retaining broad public support; only 15 percent of Ukrainians believe polls should be held before the war ends.
- Addressing the political rift, Zelenskyy stated he maintains a "very positive attitude" toward Fedorov but believes the former minister is being "pushed toward wrong things" amid ongoing national challenges.
- Zelenskyy warned that Russia plans to mobilize 300,000 additional troops following parliamentary elections in September, reinforcing his administration's stance that national unity is critical for the country's survival during the ongoing conflict.
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Zelenskyy Warns Wartime Elections Would ‘Destroy’ Ukraine
by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau Chief KYIV/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections in wartime, as suggested by his former defense minister, would “destroy” the country. In remarks monitored by Worthy News, Zelenskyy said: “I believe that in a war like this, elections as such are a huge risk.” He told journalists that “elections right now are a tsunami for the country that wil…
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote. As he fended off the political pressure, Zelensky announced a new drone deal with Norway, with European leaders arriving…
Ukraine's President Wolodymyr Selenskyy has for the time being ruled out a vote during the ongoing war. An election is currently too dangerous and risks splitting the country. Kiev demands concrete security guarantees from international partners for talks, which are, however, lacking so far.
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