'Could destroy Ukraine': Zelenskyy's big warning as calls grow for fresh elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia could fracture the country and potentially lead to its destruction. While there are growing calls for a vote, Zelenskyy maintains that the risks of political instability during the conflict are too high.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between maintaining democratic processes and ensuring national security during an existential military conflict.
Ukrainian 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 martial law since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, with the move continuing to receive broad public support as the country remains focused on the war.Zelenskyy was responding to a call by ousted former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov for Ukraine to find a way to organise fresh elections despite the ongoing conflict.
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