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Zelensky rejected wartime elections, saying they could be too dangerous and might divide Ukraine.
Ukraine is under martial law, and elections have been suspended while the country is fighting Russia.
The remarks came after a former defence minister called for organizing a vote, adding to political tension.
Reporting says the debate includes practical questions about how refugees, soldiers, and people in occupied territories could vote.
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The coverage also notes recent governance turmoil after Zelensky dismissed the defence minister and public protests followed that move.
Russia’s ongoing missile strikes are part of the wider security backdrop shaping the election debate.