Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says Zelensky
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia would be very risky and could harm the country. He made these remarks after his former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, called for an election, which led to political tension in Kyiv.Key Facts
- Ukraine is currently at war with Russia, which invaded in 2022.
- Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, meaning special rules are in place during the war.
- President Zelensky believes elections now would split the country and cause serious problems.
- Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was fired by Zelensky and later called for holding elections during the war.
- Fedorov criticized Ukraine’s army leaders and lost some support after calling for wartime elections.
- Ukraine faces many challenges to holding elections, including how soldiers and refugees would vote, and risks of Russian interference or attacks.
- Most Ukrainians (85%) do not want elections before the war ends.
- Despite the war and political issues, Zelensky remains largely popular in Ukraine.
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