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Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy has rejected calls for wartime presidential elections, stating such a move could "destroy" Ukraine and create a "split" within the country. This position follows a public rift with dismissed defense minister Fedorov, who urged the president to hold elections. Zelenskyy characterized Fedorov's actions as misguided. While the president maintains that elections during the conflict pose a huge risk, Fedorov has challenged Zelenskyy to answer questions regarding corruption within his inner circle.

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  • ✓ President Zelenskyy stated that holding elections during the war would risk destroying Ukraine.
  • ✓ Zelenskyy rejected a call for wartime elections made by his dismissed defense minister.
  • ✓ Zelenskyy described some of the actions of dismissed defense minister Fedorov as misguided.
  • ✓ Zelenskyy cited a huge risk and a potential split for Ukraine as reasons to reject wartime elections.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Zelenskyy detailed his rift with dismissed defense minister Fedorov and explicitly warned that wartime elections could destroy the nation.

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  1. Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Elections Citing Risk of National Destruction

    President Zelenskyy has rejected calls for wartime presidential elections, stating such a move could "destroy" Ukraine and create a "split" within the country. This position follows a public rift with dismissed defense minister Fedorov, who urged the president to hold elections. Zelenskyy characterized Fedorov's actions as misguided. While the president maintains that elections during the conflict pose a huge risk, Fedorov has challenged Zelenskyy to answer questions regarding corruption within his inner circle.

    Why it matters

    Ukraine is currently managing internal political tensions alongside its ongoing war effort. The dispute between the president and his former defense chief highlights growing friction over governance and accountability. These internal disagreements emerge as the administration seeks to maintain national unity and international support.

    What is confirmed

    • President Zelenskyy stated that holding elections during the war would risk destroying Ukraine.
    • Zelenskyy rejected a call for wartime elections made by his dismissed defense minister.
    • Zelenskyy described some of the actions of dismissed defense minister Fedorov as misguided.
    • Zelenskyy cited a huge risk and a potential split for Ukraine as reasons to reject wartime elections.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The ousted defense minister plans a trip to the US to raise project funding.

    What to watch next

    • Further diplomatic or funding outcomes from the former defense minister's planned US visit.
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. Reuters — Ukraine's ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding
    2. The Times — Is the tide at home turning against President Zelensky?
    3. BBC — Zelensky has 'questions to answer' on corruption, Mykhailo Fedorov says
    4. The Guardian — Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
    5. Al Jazeera — Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine
    6. The Times of India — 'Could destroy Ukraine': Zelenskyy's big warning as calls grow for fresh elections amid ongoing war
    7. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided
    8. The New York Times — Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections
    9. ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Zelenskyy rejects plea for wartime presidential election
    10. Financial Times — Zelenskyy rejects election call from fired defence minister
    11. Los Angeles Times — Zelensky details rift with dismissed defense chief Federov, saying some of his actions were misguided
    12. South China Morning Post — Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov
    confidence 95%
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