Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed calls to hold national elections while the war with Russia continues, warning that doing so would pose a significant risk to the country. Addressing suggestions from political rivals, Zelensky highlighted that organizing a nationwide vote under martial law presents severe security and logistical challenges. He emphasized that the state’s focus and financial resources must remain dedicated to national defense and supporting front-line forces rather than running political campaigns during active conflict.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected proposals to hold presidential elections while Ukraine remains under martial law.
- Zelensky stated that conducting a national vote during wartime represents a major security and political risk for the country.
- Major logistical obstacles include ensuring voting access for millions of refugees abroad and soldiers deployed along the front lines.
- Ukrainian leadership underscored that resources and government attention must prioritize the ongoing defense against Russian forces.
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Then what is difference between putin and zelensky 😂😂 even putin is organising election cant zelensky orgainse atleast local elections in nwestern ukraine or where there is no war
He keeps coming with new excuses 😂😂
Federov wasn’t calling for elections while he held his position.
Now he wants elections bc he got fired???
Kinda tells you everything you need to know.
Sour grapes. And he seems to know a lot about the ‘corruption’.. wonder why? Maybe that has something to do with WHY HE GOT FIRED.
"Elections are highly dangerous to Democracy" V. Zelensky.
He knows he will be judged at the Hague the minute he is not president 😂
Of course the comedian wants to stay as dictator
If election will done in ukraine then their is a path that a neutral president who is not west nor Russia can make a war at peace with putin diplomatic talks
He has a fair point. If they lose the war, then there won't be any democracy left in Ukraine to even argue about.
Holding elections to the exclusion of millions (those in Russian occupied territories, refugees abroad, etc) would only serve to undermine the legitimacy of the election. Without any doubt this would be exploited by the Russian propaganda apparatus to sow discontent in Ukraine with respect to the results.
Lol…of course he will keep the war going😂😂
Don't forget 5 million Ukrainians living in Russian – "non occupied area" Russia Prime.
"no election but untill the last ukrainian" … Mr zelensky
If this war is truly fought to defend democracy, holding elections is apparently unnecessary since voting might actually divide a democratic nation during a crisis😁.
"No elections can be held under martial law" – but elections can and must be held under constitution which is above martial law.
He's not leaving he needs more cash
Gimme Gimme Gimme
She know as long war on theh will be president till he dies 😂
Yeah you cant do election because its dangerous.. To me.. 😂
Mini-Musk didn't do too well in the 2014 elections (he wasn't elected to the Verkhovna Rada) & did not stand in the 2019 elections.
Tech-bro Dunning–Kruger effect much ?
The lack of moral clarity from the Europeans in this war is incomprehensible until you realize Russia’s military was rebuilt with German gas money
he'd lose – Ukraine would feel relief – EU could likely move forward safely will all neighbors –
He must go .
Atleast let the war end!
People voted because this Russian speaking new guy would end the war discussing with Russia. But he started a war. I don’t think next time he will be elected.
Western powers stopped talking about democracy all of a sudden – did you guys notice?
Elections now would be insanely dangerous to Ukraine and moreover THE CONSTITUTION FORBIDS IT.
With his speech Fedorov showed that his main interest is not Ukraine but Fedorov.
Yeah! A HUGE risk. Wouldn't want to jeopardize the paradise they enjoying currently.
Zelensky is a favorite against hypothetical challengers…..where are all the opposition political parties in Ukraine???
A few 1000 people protest out of around 30 million Ukrainians.
That is not news worthy, Go with the (vast) majority.
No election was needed when Fedorov had the job.
Zelensky decided to send a strong political : No elections so that he can stay in power
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Zelensky understands he's going to lose, the EU leaders understand it won't go in Zelensky's way and they don't want him gone. He's a useful tool to them, not say Fedorov is going to be different.
This former defense guy should stop confusion, how do you talk of election when missiles are falling on people, the priority is defense and Zelensky has tried despite his background, even Trump can't manage a war with Russia that long
Well.. at least we now know what happens, when a midget get power lol
What if the people does not want war any more? Zelenki and his gang going to bankrupt
We Europeans stand with no elections and Zelensky, for as longs as it takes 💪🏻
The comedian is afraid of losing 😂
He needs to stay in power
Let Zelenskyy continue to lead the nation and the people of UKraine during thsi war. After that election can be held. It is unrealistic to hold an election while war is still raging
No you don't say 😂😂😂😂
Russia was able to hold elections in donbas with the war going on.
How will he get blank checks from Europe if he decides to lose powe (elections)? New leadership will have a new approach against Russia and this can be a chance to end this horrific war? Does Zelensky wish this war to end? No!
They'll blame Putin hacking after the war Europe isn't a democracy they are hypocrites
the guy had to read everything … goes onto show how much of a analysis this really is ?? what do you guys think ..
Can you imagine what these jokers would be saying if Putin would be the one rejecting elections in Russia because of the war?
Idiotic. The constitution prohibits this in wartime.
Yea lets all get in the street to vote while the missiles rain down. Bad idea
Ukraine martial law expires in October