Zelenskyy: if elections are a condition for ending the war, then let's do it
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to hold elections if this became a realistic condition for ending the war, but stressed the need to act exclusively through legal means.
Presidential statement
The Head of State stressed that political decisions should comply with Ukrainian legislation and democratic procedures.
«If elections are a condition for ending the war, then let's do it. But if you just want to get rid of me, of this thing that is getting in your way, at least find a legislative way to do it,» Zelensky said.
About the political context
The President has made it clear that he does not object to democratic processes, but opposes political pressure or attempts to circumvent legal norms.
The statement came amid international discussions on possible political steps to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
Context.
The issue of elections in Ukraine remains sensitive due to the martial law, which restricts the holding of national elections. The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly stressed that the security of citizens and the defence of the state remain a priority.
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