https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wartime-election-would-destroy-ukraine-zelenskiy-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wartime-election-would-destroy-ukraine-zelenskiy-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wartime-election-would-destroy-ukraine-zelenskiy-says#u48757Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:15:33 +0000President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rejected calls for wartime elections, arguing that a vote during the Russian invasion would divide the population and weaken the state. This stance follows public pressure from ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who told Reuters on August 25 that Ukraine appears to be slowly losing the war. Fedorov claims the country needs changes to avoid defeat and previously asserted that Zelenskiy has questions to answer regarding corruption. These internal disputes coincide with the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence on August 24.Why it mattersUkraine https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wartime-election-would-destroy-ukraine-zelenskiy-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wartime-election-would-destroy-ukraine-zelenskiy-says#u47573Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:01:43 +0000Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that holding a wartime election in Ukraine while active fighting with Russia continues would 'destroy' the country by splitting Ukrainians. This response comes after his former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, called for elections. Zelenskiy also faces questions on corruption, with Fedorov saying Zelenskiy has 'questions to answer'.Why it mattersThe comments from Zelenskiy come amid ongoing conflict with Russia and internal pressures on his leadership. The Ukrainian president's stance on wartime elections has created a