Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would ‘split’ Ukraine
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 rejected the idea of wartime elections, stating that they would divide the nation. This came after his former defense minister called for the organization of a vote amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Zelensky warned that elections during wartime would be a "tsunami" for Ukraine and risk splitting the country.
The President made these remarks in an interview with journalists, following his briefing on Saturday. The decision to suspend elections under martial law was widely supported by Ukraine's population as they concentrate on defending their territory against Russian forces. Zelensky acknowledged the risk of war-related elections but stressed the importance of uniting the society and the military.
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