Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for Ukraine

France 24·August 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM+5

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the prospect of wartime elections, saying it would be highly dangerous. The remarks come in response to a call from the former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov to organise a vote, after he was fired by Zelensky last month. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Matthew-Mary Caruchet.

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