Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said holding elections in Ukraine during the ongoing war would be very risky and could split the country. He stressed elections need to happen only if conditions are safe, including no attacks, and with the participation of soldiers and Ukrainians abroad.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy warned that elections during war could harm Ukraine’s unity.
- Russia is building more ballistic missiles and may add 300,000 soldiers.
- Ukraine has paused elections since martial law began with Russia’s full invasion.
- Zelenskyy’s presidential term ended in May 2024, but no election has been held.
- Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov had called for early elections but was dismissed by Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy said he would support elections only if allies set safe and democratic conditions.
- Russia has around 600 to 630 high-speed ballistic missiles and is producing more monthly.
- Ukraine faces a shortage of US-made Patriot missile interceptors, which are needed to defend against Russian attacks.
- Zelenskyy mentioned deals with France and Germany to get more air-defense systems and interceptors.
- He asked the US to share some of its missile interceptors to help protect Ukraine this winter.
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