BEUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections under current conditions would 'tear Ukraine apart,' emphasizing that it is impossible while Russia's Vladimir Putin refuses to agree to a ceasefire. This comes after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was removed from his government post in July, publicly advocated for early elections, arguing that people deserve transparency about decision-making during the war. Fedorov, now seen as a potential rival to Zelenskyy, claims he has a 'moral right' to discuss elections, stating that without openness, the fight for Ukraine's future lacks meaning. However, both Zelenskyy's allies and opposition figures criticize the idea, noting that elections are suspended under martial law and could benefit Russia by deepening divisions. Zelenskyy expressed respect for Fedorov but believes he is being led toward incorrect positions.
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