Conflict● ElevatedAug 23 · Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 AM
Zelensky says elections too risky while Ukraine fights Russia
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en]
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the process of holding elections during the war as 'a tsunami' for Ukraine, pushing back on a call by his ousted former defense minister to organize a vote.
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