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POLITICSAug 23Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election. According to the latest opinion poll by the Kyiv Institute of Sociology carried out this summer, only 15 per cent of those surveyed want an election to be held at this time. Details by Eliza Herbert.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 23Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for UkraineUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the prospect of wartime elections, saying it would be highly dangerous. The remarks come in response to a call from the former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov to organise a vote, after he was fired by Zelensky last month. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Matthew-Mary Caruchet.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 23Wartime election would destroy Ukraine , Zelenskiy saysPresident Zelenskiy has stated that holding a wartime election would be detrimental to Ukraine. This highlights concerns about national stability and political processes during conflict.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSAug 23Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says ZelenskyUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country". Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis over the summer, triggered when Zelensky fired popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who days later called to organise a vote.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 23Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ UkraineThe embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 23Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine , says Zelenskyytheguardian.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 23German foreign minister visits Ukraine for talks on defense cooperation , winter preparationsThe German foreign minister is visiting Ukraine to discuss defense cooperation and preparations for winter, signaling continued international engagement amid ongoing conflict.globalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSAug 23Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime electionsThe Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 23Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy?Last week, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov released a video in which he spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. His explosive remarks have sparked widespread public debate.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 22Ukraine corruption crisis is deeper than any single scandalUkraine is facing a corruption crisis described as deeper than any single scandal. This suggests a systemic and pervasive issue within the country's political landscape.weeklyblitz.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSAug 22Ukraine at 35 : Winter is coming to Zelenskys state of corruptionAn article discusses the state of corruption in Ukraine under President Zelensky, suggesting a difficult period ahead. This highlights concerns about governance within the country.iraqsun.com · Iraq
POLITICSAug 22Ukraine at 35 : Winter is coming to Zelenskys state of corruptionAn analysis suggests that a period of difficulty regarding corruption is approaching for President Zelensky's administration in Ukraine. This highlights concerns about governance in the country.calcuttanews.net · India
POLITICSAug 22Ukraine: What is Driving the Push for Elections?Reactions in the European press to a call for elections in wartime Ukraine from a popular, abruptly dismissed, defense minister.kyivpost · ukraine
POLITICSAug 22Will Witkoff and Kushner make their first visit to Ukraine on its Independence Day?As Ukraine marks 35 years of independence on 24 August, international allies are expected in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Whether the US envoys will join them remains uncertain.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 20Ukraine a 'genuine', 'fragile' democracy: 'Internal political turmoil will weaken political system'Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, journalist, author and President of PEN Ukraine. According to Dr Yermolenko, Ukraine is confronting serious threats to its democracy. Suspending elections during wartime carries real dangers as political power is increasingly centralized around President Zelensky. Yet holding elections while cities remain under attack could unleash precisely the political turmoil Ukraine can least afford. The challenge is not simply whether Ukraine should choose democracy or wartime unity, but how it can preserve democratic accFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 20Opinion : Ukraine Renaissance LegacyAn opinion piece discusses the potential legacy and "renaissance" of Ukraine. This article reflects on the future trajectory and historical significance of the nation.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
POLITICSAug 20Ukraine Elections Amid War : Can Kyiv Hold a Vote ? outlookindia.com · India
POLITICSAug 20Ukraine calls on FIA to reconsider lifting ban on competitors from Russia , BelarusUkraine is urging the FIA to re-evaluate its decision to lift the ban on competitors from Russia and Belarus. This represents an appeal related to international sporting sanctions in the context of ongoing conflict.cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
POLITICSAug 20Ukraine anti-corruption probes close in on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's inner circleZelenskyy himself has not been a suspect in any of the probes launched so far, but the growing list of people close to him under investigation is quickly becoming a political liability.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 20Zelenskyy fires a top aide amid a graft probe as Ukraine ex - defense minister demands electionsUkrainian President Zelenskyy has dismissed a senior aide during a graft investigation. This development occurs as a former defense minister calls for new elections, indicating political upheaval.union-bulletin.com · United States
POLITICSAug 19Sacked defence minister demands Ukraine hold new electionsUkraine's sacked defense minister is demanding that the country hold new elections. This indicates political friction and calls for significant governmental change within Ukraine.morningstaronline.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 19After weeks of rallying behind Fedorov, protesters reject his call for wartime elections in UkraineA month of nationwide demonstrations demanding Mykhailo Fedorov’s return as defence minister appears to be ending after protest organisers rejected and criticised his call for elections during wartime.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 19Ousted Ukraine defence minister calls for wartime electionsUkraine's former defense minister has advocated for the holding of elections during wartime.helsinkitimes.fi · Finland
POLITICSAug 19Ukraine’s ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime electionsIn a bombshell address posted on YouTube, Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance. Ukrainian law prohibits elections while the country is under martial law, which was imposed on February 24, 2022, the day that the Russian invasion began. "This is complex," said Fedorov, arguing that "complexity does not mean impossibility. Ukraine has repeatedly done what the world considered impossible."France 24 [en]
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