Zelensky Rejects Calls for Wartime Elections Raised by Former Defense Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed recent political discussions regarding the country's governance. He specifically responded to remarks made by his former defense minister. The former official had previously called for elections to be held. Zelensky strongly disagreed with this proposition. He repeated his long-held position on the matter. The president argued that holding elections in the middle of war would be extremely damaging. He stated that such a move would tear his country apart. The leader emphasized unity as a priority during the ongoing conflict.