Zelensky cautions on war-time polls
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that holding elections in the country during the war with Russia would be a dangerous step, warning that such elections under these circumstances could turn into a "tsunami" threatening the nation's unity. Zelensky commented on calls by some officials to hold elections, reaffirming that the current war conditions necessitate suspending elections and concentrating efforts on confronting Russian forces, due to the risks of deepening divisions and undermining national stability. He pointed out that polls indicate only about 15% of Ukrainians support holding elections amid ongoing hostilities, with significant obstacles including voting by soldiers, participation from refugees, residents in occupied territories, as well as, Russian disinformation campaigns.
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