# Zelensky says wartime elections would 'destroy the country'

https://mins.news/en/item/29798

- France 24, 2026-08-23 13:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/president-zelensky-says-having-elections-in-ukraine-would-destroy-the-country

> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke against holding elections during the war on Sunday, saying the move would be too dangerous and could “split” Ukraine. His former defence minister had publicly called for a vote.

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