Ukraine Faces Democratic Challenges as War Continues, Says Ukrainian Philosopher

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Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, President of PEN Ukraine, discusses Ukraine's democratic challenges during wartime. He notes that suspending elections risks centralizing political power around President Zelensky, while holding elections amid ongoing attacks could trigger internal political turmoil that weakens resistance to Russia. Yermolenko emphasizes the need to balance democratic accountability with wartime unity.