Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj refuses to hold elections during the ongoing Russian invasion and warns that voting could seriously destabilize the country. The topic was opened by calls to resume the electoral process, which according to several sources also came from dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. ta3.com ↗
Zelenskyj told journalists that elections would represent a major risk in the current situation. According to his statement, they could act like a tsunami wave, divide society, and weaken the state at a time when Ukraine faces military pressure from Russia. Later foreign reports added that the question of elections became part of broader pressure on the president. teraz.sk ↗
Fedorov also stated in an interview with British media that Zelenskyj has something to explain regarding allegations of corruption in his government. According to Polish media, his call revealed a more serious political problem, with interviewed experts agreeing that organizing elections at this time would be risky. Novy Cas ↗
The discussion about elections thus continues during a period when Ukraine is trying to maintain political stability, address questions about government functioning, and simultaneously conduct its defense against Russian invasion. Further developments will depend on the security situation, domestic political pressure, and the attitude of Zelenskyj's leadership toward the timing of any potential voting. zurnal.pravda.sk ↗
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