**Ukraine’s President Rejects Election Calls Amid War**
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken out against calls to hold elections in the country. He made his comments at a press conference on February 23.
Zelensky said that it wouldn’t be possible to hold democratic elections while the country is at war. He asked questions like, “How can we call an election when half of the population won’t be able to vote?” and “How will military personnel be able to vote?”
The President’s remarks were made in response to comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump had said that he thinks Ukraine should hold new elections, but he didn’t provide any evidence for this claim. He also called Zelensky a “dictator” on his social media platform.
However, a recent poll found that 63% of Ukrainians approve of Zelensky’s actions as President. The country has said it won’t hold elections until the war is over and martial law is lifted.
Ukraine was originally supposed to hold a presidential election in March or April 2024, but this has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
**Key Points**
* Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls to hold elections while the country is at war.
* US President Donald Trump has called for new elections in Ukraine, without providing evidence.
* A recent poll found that 63% of Ukrainians approve of Zelensky’s actions as President.
* The country won’t hold elections until the war is over and martial law is lifted.
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