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Zelenskyy Rejects Call for Elections, Says It Would 'Destroy' Ukraine
Zelenskyy says a wartime vote would split the country as polls show most Ukrainians want elections only after fighting ends.
- 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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Leaning Left46Leaning Right54Center43Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Right
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38% Right
L 32%
C 30%
R 38%
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