Zelensky rejects rival’s call for vote, says it would ‘split’ Ukraine

The Punch | 23-08-2026 11:12pm |

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for an election during wartime, stating that it would 'split Ukraine.' The call for a vote came from a political rival, but Zelensky argued that holding an election amid the ongoing conflict would be divisive and risky. He emphasised the need for national unity during the war.

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