Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly dismissed proposals for holding elections during the ongoing conflict with Russia, warning that such a move would severely fracture the nation.
Speaking during a press briefing in Kyiv on Saturday, Zelenskyy stated that organizing a national vote under current wartime conditions poses an immense risk. He described the prospect as a potential tsunami that would deeply divide the country at a critical juncture.
The remarks came in response to recent public statements from former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who earlier argued that democratic procedures should continue despite the ongoing hostilities. Ukrainian law currently prohibits elections under the state of martial law, a restrictive measure that maintains broad public backing.
Independent analysts note that organizing safe and secure balloting remains logistically challenging while active missile strikes and security threats persist across multiple regions.
What remains unclear is whether international security guarantees could eventually facilitate a framework for post-conflict democratic participation.
The presidential administration maintains that national unity and defense against external aggression remain the absolute priorities until hostilities conclude.
