Zelenskyy rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defense minister to organize a vote. As he fended off the political pressure, Zelenskyy announced a new drone deal with Norway, with

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 Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected calls for wartime elections, saying the move would divide and "destroy the country."

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. Photo credit: APUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia could fracture the country and even “destroy” it, as fresh calls grow for Kyiv to hold a vote despite martial law.Ukraine has suspended elections under ma

The Ukrainian president argues that holding a vote today would only play into Vladimir Putin's hands.

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

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky Alamy Stock Photo Ukraine Zelenskyy said a vote would “split” Ukraine. PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY has said in remarks made public today that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while it fights Russia’s invasion, after a call by his former defence minister