Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Suspends March Elections |
Hill: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Monday address that it is “not the right time for elections” in Ukraine as the end of his five-year term approaches. Zelensky argued in his Monday video address that Ukraine should not have to deal with elections as it continues to attempt to fend off Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February 2022. He previously had not ruled out Ukraine holding a presidential contest next year, though elections are currently suspended in the country under martial law. Presidential elections in Ukraine are scheduled to take place every five years, with the next one slated for next March (Hill). Wall Street Journal: The president had faced some calls to hold elections next year, including from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.), who said it would be a testament to Ukraine’s commitment to democracy. Zelensky said in his address that the country needed to focus on the war and that political disagreements should be put aside, as Russia would seek to take advantage of any splits (Wall Street Journal). |
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Most important time to vote is during a war.