Zelensky on going to the polls during the war: “I think it is not time for elections”

“I think now is not the time for elections.”Zelensky, whose term ends on March 31, said in his speech to the nation this Monday. The Ukrainian president asked to avoid “everything that involves political division” and focus on “the defense” of the country and the “battle” that will decide “the destiny of the country and the people.”

Zelensky called not to fall into pessimism and internal conflicts and warned that this is only good for Russia.. “And if it is necessary to put an end to this or to the political dispute and continue working only in unity, then the State has structures capable of putting an end to it and giving society all the necessary answers so that there is no room for conflicts and the games of others. against Ukraine,” said the head of state.

Zelensky makes these statements days after his former advisor, Oleksí Arestovich, asked that the elections not be postponed and announced his intention to run in the presidential elections.

Zelensky: It is “irresponsible” to launch a public debate on elections

Arestovich has been, in recent months, very critical of the Zelensky administration, and reports having received pressure and threats for this. In his speech this Monday, the Ukrainian president described it as “totally irresponsible” and “frivolous” to launch the issue of elections “in time of war” into public debate.

The Ukrainian military and security establishment had previously warned of the challenge it would be to guarantee security on an election day in the middle of the war. and give all soldiers, refugees and internally displaced persons the opportunity to vote.

Zelensky’s words in favor of postponing the elections – as provided for in the martial law in force since the beginning of the war in the country – also come after the head of the Army, Valeri Zaluzhni, took office for the first time. errors in the military strategy adopted and recognized the stagnation of the front.

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