President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
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247 Amid the martial law in force, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated this Monday (6) that “it is not the right time for elections,” referring to the impending end of his fiveyear term, according to information on the ministry website The Hill.
In his video statement, the President expressed concern about the political and social situation in which Ukraine finds itself. In his opinion, the country should not worry about the electoral process while trying to defend itself against a Russian military operation that began in February 2022. “And finally, the waves of politically divisive things must stop,” he stressed. He added: “We must realize that now is the moment of defense, the moment of struggle that will decide the fate of the state and the people, and not the moment of manipulations, which is exactly what Russia wants from Ukraine expected.”
The Ukrainian leader recognizes the need for political cohesion in times of crisis. “And if we need to end a political dispute and continue to work together in unity, there are structures in the state that are able to put an end to it and give society all the necessary answers,” Zelensky said, reiterating the need to resolve internal conflicts to avoid conflicts and external manipulation.
Traditionally, Ukrainian presidential elections take place every five years. Since the next inauguration is scheduled for March 2024 and Zelenskyy took office in May 2019, the end of his term in office is imminent. However, the parliamentary election originally scheduled for October was postponed due to martial law imposed in response to the Russian invasion, further complicating the electoral landscape.
To respond to the electoral deadlock, Zelensky in August proposed possible elections in 2024, making the election dependent on legal changes and external support. However, days later, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak expressed skepticism, saying the country was not prepared for this year’s elections.
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A recent survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) found that 81% of Ukrainians oppose elections under martial law. The same survey found that 65% are skeptical about remote voting due to fears of fraud, while 29% support this format.
The survey, which interviewed 1,010 people by telephone between September 30 and October 13, has a margin of error of 2.4%.