President Volodymyr Zelensky rejects calls for elections to be held while Ukraine is still fighting Russia, saying a wartime vote is too dangerous and could tear the country apart. In comments made public on Sunday, he argues that elections during the conflict would create major risks for Ukraine.
The push for a vote follows remarks by Ukraine’s ousted former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who urged Zelensky to organize an election despite martial law and wartime conditions. Multiple outlets report that Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law and that logistical and security questions remain unresolved.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis. Some focus on Zelensky’s warning that elections would “split” Ukraine or “destroy” it, while others highlight the internal political rift between Zelensky and his dismissed defence minister. Several reports also reference the broader context of wartime diplomacy and ongoing efforts to pressure Russia through talks involving European leaders.
