PoliticsPutin shouldn't decide when Ukraine votes — but political ambition shouldn't either

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call not to let Putin determine when Ukrainians elect their government has reignited a contentious debate over wartime elections. The article argues that prolonged war demands extreme caution: most Ukrainians favor postponement until martial law ends, and experts say at least six months would be needed after a sustained ceasefire to prepare.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-19 17:25Original