Zelensky rejects call for elections, says it would 'destroy' Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday rejected calls for wartime elections, saying the move would divide and "destroy the country."

President Zelensky rejects calls for an election during wartime, stating it would “split Ukraine.” Discover the risks and political tensions in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election. According to the latest opinion poll by the Kyiv Institute of Sociology carried out this summer, only 1

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says holding elections as active fighting with Russia continues would "split Ukraine." His warning comes after ousted former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov last week called for a wartime vote.

Poll shows 57% of Ukrainians favour holding elections only after the fighting ends

Elections now would 'destroy Ukraine,' Zelensky says, revealing new details on disagreements with Fedorov  The Kyiv Independent

KYIV, Aug 23 - Holding a wartime election in Ukraine while active fighting with Russia continues would \"destroy\" the country by splitting Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says  Reuters

Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off Russian forces.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that wartime elections would currently be too dangerous for Ukraine, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote.