Zelensky rejects rival’s call for vote, says it would ‘split’ Ukraine

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

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

Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure widely supported by the population.

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