Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that holding elections during wartime would 'destroy' the country. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Zelenskiy made this statement amid discussions about the possibility of holding elections under martial law. He stressed that such a move could threaten Ukraine's stability and negatively affect the country's future.
According to the president, holding elections during wartime could undermine national unity and exacerbate the conflict. He reminded that Ukraine's main task now is to ensure defense and stability.
Zelenskiy's statement drew attention from the international community. The issue of elections during wartime remains controversial in Ukraine.