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Elections now would 'destroy Ukraine,' Zelensky says, revealing new details on disagreements with Fedorov

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Zelensky rejects wartime elections, warns they would 'destroy' Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected calls from former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to hold elections during the war, saying it would "split" and "destroy" Ukraine. Zelensky also warned that Russia is planning to mobilize 300,000 additional troops after September elections.

Aug 23, 2026·14 sourcesRussia-Ukraine warUkraine peace & ceasefire talksIranian domestic politics
Zelensky rejects wartime elections, warns they would 'destroy' Ukraine
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