https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/holding-election-in-wartime-would-risk-destroying-ukraine-says-zelenskyyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/holding-election-in-wartime-would-risk-destroying-ukraine-says-zelenskyyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/holding-election-in-wartime-would-risk-destroying-ukraine-says-zelenskyy#u47996Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:56:43 +0000President 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 mattersUkraine is currently managing internal polit