Cover image: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark the National Flag Day, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 23, 2026. REUTERS - Valentyn Ogirenko

President Zelensky says having elections in Ukraine would 'destroy the country'

· France 24

In remarks on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against holding war time elections. He believes it would be too dangerous for the country, that would ‘split’ Ukraine. The remarks came after his former defense minister publicly called for a vote. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.