It is not the right time for elections in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

Amid Russia-Ukraine's ongoing war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that "it's not right time for elections". statement came while all elections, including presidential vote scheduled for next spring, have been effectively cancelled due to ongoing martial law in place since conflict started last year.

"We must decide that now is time of defence, time of battle, on which fate of state and people depends," said Zelenskyy in his daily dress. Furr, he ded that it was a time for country to be united, not divided.

Zelenskyy's nightly dress on elections

In his statement, Zelenskyy emphasized that in wartime, amidst numerous challenges, it is deemed highly irresponsible to introduce topic of elections casually and playfully. It was stressed that any politically divisive actions should be halted, recognising that current period is focussed on defence and battle that will determine state and people's fate, rar than manipulations that Ukraine's versaries might anticipate. belief was expressed that present moment is not conducive to holding elections. Inste, it was suggested that state structures are capable of resolving political disputes and providing society with necessary answers to eliminate room for conflicts and external interference in Ukraine.

“I believe that now is not right time for elections,” said Zelenskyy

Russia-Ukraine war continues...

Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun stated that Russian forces in Tavria region are employing what he referred to as "cannon fodder assaults," reported Ukrainian news organisation Ukrinform. “Over past day, enemy launched eight airstrikes and 26 artillery barrages in Tavria direction. re were also 42 combat clashes, most of which occurred near Marinka. It is worth noting that enemy pursues tactics of ‘cannon fodder assaults’ and keeps its equipment safe,” said Shtupun, reported Guardian.  According to US estimates, approximately 120,000 Russian forces have been killed, and 180,000 have been injured in ongoing war.