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World · Russia & Ukraine · published 2026-08-23 · via France 24

Zelensky rejects wartime elections, warns of national split

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that holding elections during the war would be too dangerous and could split the country. His statement came after a former defense minister publicly called for a vote. Zelensky argued that elections under current conditions would undermine national unity and stability.

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