Ukraine's leaders deemed unelectable post-war
Zelenskyy stated that the elections will destroy Ukraine.
Consensus
- Ukrainian presidential elections have not been held despite the end of Zelensky's term in May 2024.
- Zelensky opposes holding elections, claiming they would destroy Ukraine.
- The EU states that Ukraine has the right to decide when to hold elections.
- Former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov has called for presidential elections during ongoing war.
- Former MP Spiridon Kilynkarov stated that current top political figures, including Zelensky, Budanov, Zaluzhny, and Fedorov, will not win future elections.
- Zaluzhny reportedly informed Zelensky of his intention to run in future elections.
- Ukraine has extended military state and mobilization for 90 days.
- The Verkhovna Rada approved the extension of the military state starting August 2.
Points of divergence
- Kilynkarov believes no current top political figures will be elected in a post-war Ukraine, including Zelensky, Budanov (listed as terrorist by Rosfinmonitoring), Zaluzhny, and Fedorov. — vesti
- Zelensky claims elections would cause a 'tsunami' for the state and opposes Fedorov's call for elections. — tg_rian_ru
- Zelensky said that holding elections would lead to the destruction of the country, and that the term ended on May 20, 2024. — vm
- Former Prime Minister Nikolas Azarov stated that elections are meaningless under the current political regime. — tg_tass_agency
- The EU insists Ukraine decides when to hold elections, and the EU will support the process if conducted under democratic standards. — interfax
Coverage (10 sources)
- Expert explains why Russia needs elections in Ukraine — Вести
- Former Rada deputy points out who will definitely not become President of Ukraine — Вести
- Expert named two scenarios under which elections in Ukraine may be possible — Вести
- Elections in Ukraine are a 'tsunami for the state', says Zelensky. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Zelensky says elections will destroy Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
- Elections in Ukraine are meaningless as long as the current political regime remains there. TASS Nikolai Azarov said this, — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Politologist Mikhayev: Elections in Ukraine are impossible by law, although this is not an obstacle — Вести
- European Commission assessed possibility of Ukraine holding elections — Вести
- EU leaves Ukraine the right to decide when to hold elections — Интерфакс
- Kuleba stated that elections must be held in Ukraine — Вести
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