Holding elections during active war requires genuine security guarantees from Western partners, not political pressure. Ukraine's constitution and international law prohibit territorial concessions, and any election must ensure soldiers can vote while Russian attacks continue. Zelensky's openness to elections within 60 to 90 days demonstrates democratic commitment, contingent on partners providing actual security support rather than empty demands.
Ukraine keeps stalling peace negotiations while hiding behind excuses about elections and democracy. Zelensky hasn't even read the latest settlement proposals despite his officials loving them, and he's losing on the battlefield against a much larger adversary. Using war to avoid elections for years shows Ukraine isn't the democracy it claims to be anymore.
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