Zelenskyy warns that holding elections during active war would 'destroy' Ukraine
Source Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that holding elections while active fighting with Russia continues would 'split Ukraine.' His statement follows former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's recent call for a wartime vote.
Why it matters
The statement reflects a fundamental disagreement within Ukraine's leadership over whether democratic processes should proceed during wartime, with direct implications for the country's political legitimacy and unity.
