Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine
Most outlets reported that President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the idea of holding elections during the war with Russia, emphasizing that it would "split" or "destroy" Ukraine. Some also noted the call for a wartime election came from his former defence minister. While the framing of the potential consequences varied slightly — with some using "split" and others "destroy" — the core message and context were largely consistent across the coverage.
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Zelensky rejects rival’s call for vote
KYIV, (Ukraine): President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while it fights Russia, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote. Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off the Russian invasion lau...
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Zelenskyy warns elections during Russia war could 'destroy the country'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the war with Russia could divide the country and threaten its future.His comments came after former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a new presidential election following his dismissal last month.“I...
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Zelensky rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while it fights Russia, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote.
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Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Holding a wartime election in Ukraine while active fighting with Russia continues would “destroy” the country by splitting Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. His comments, released to reporters on Sunday, were Zelensky’s first on the subject since ousted former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a wartime poll in a bombshell address last week. Fedorov’s surprise dismissa...
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Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Elections in war are prohibited by Ukrainian law
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