“In most democracies, elections take place even during wartime. I think it’s important. I believe it’s good for democracy. The beauty of a strong democracy is having more than one potential candidate.” (Mr Kellogg, President Trump’s envoy to Ukraine) President Putin, since long, has disputed the legitimacy of V Selensky as he has not been reelected after a 5 years fixed term. There are constitutional disputes in Ukraine and a solution may be that the Chairperson of the Parliament acts as sitting president. This was refused by Selensky as his majority has enacted martial law prohibiting elections. As a result, with his majority, Selensky is insisting on prolonging him being president (which does not sound democratic). The excuse not being able to hold elections because of the war cannot be accepted (and is refused by the US) as technical means are available for secure voting in Ukraine and abroad where Ukrainian refugees must be registered. Selensky’s argument of Russian election interference is real and convincing, but other nations have even a greater interest to influence the Ukrainian elections. But still this is not an argument to suspend elections. “Freaking out” is Selensky’s reaction to the US’ proposal to hold elections, now?
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