As most would anticipate, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected the request for a Ukraine election made by former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Zelenskyy noted that Fedorov himself might challenge the ‘new democracy‘ regime of Zelenskyy, and therefore the risks are too great.
(via Politico) – Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday flatly rejected a call by his former defense chief to send the country to the ballot box.
“I believe that during a war like this, elections in general pose major risks,” Zelenskyy told journalists — including POLITICO — behind closed doors.
A vote “right now would be a tsunami for the state, one that would divide Ukraine,” the Ukrainian president said. He added that his strategy is “to bring the country to the end of the war and preserve an independent and sovereign state.”
His remarks come after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov — ousted from his government role in July following a controversial reshuffle — called for elections earlier this week.
“If our partners offer us specific conditions under which elections can be held … safely, legitimately and democratically,” with the participation of soldiers on the front line and citizens who fled to other countries to escape the war, “then let’s discuss it,” Zelenskyy continued. But “it is impossible under the conditions we have right now, when Putin refuses to agree to any form of ceasefire,” he argued.
Fedorov has emerged as a rival to the current president. In a video address Tuesday, he argued that “people cannot endlessly live in a state where they do not understand why certain decisions are made.” (more)
I see an empty water glass. However, where is the cocaine and little metal spoon.
Or is he slumming it and using a plastic straw now?
Plastic straw? He’s using a rolled up check for $10 billion.
Fedorov’s days are numbered.
In smaller numbers than before he called for elections.
Much smaller.
Somehow….I see him getting sent to the front.
You are looking through the wrong end of the telescope.
Death stare and crossed arms from Rubio sez it all without comment.
If looks could kill lil’ Z would be six feet under by now.
And the world would be a better place.
“Zelenskyy told journalists — including POLITICO — behind closed doors.”
I wonder who is writing his “marching orders”? The statement seems more organized than his usual verbal exchanges that I have heard. I guess he did not want to be televised reading something off a piece of paper, or teleprompter.
Did little z-man say anything at all?
The Ukrainian voters have alternatives to remove Zelenskyy from office that doesn’t involve voting.
I really kinda figured Vlad was going to “vote” him out long before this point…
Z is afraid of losing power…and money. That is his “major risk” right there.
…says the man whose own term ran out long ago and now remains as an illegitimate “president”.
Ain’t “Democracy” grand?
It’s *GOOD* to be King!
King Z
I never get tired of the photo of SECSTATE Rubio burning his eyes into the little despots head.
He sounds kind of like a dictator to me. Ukraine is not a free country.
“If our partners offer us specific conditions under which elections can be held … safely, legitimately and democratically,”
This is funny for a tyrant who shut down elections and fired prosecutors and shut down news media critical.
Does Ukraine have any young people left from all the forced kidnapping ?
Dope head is just a puppet on a string that deserves a major boom in the night on his head.
This tiny tyrant only leaves forcibly.
If Putin wanted him dead, he would be dead. Therefore, the only solution seems to be for the people of Ukraine to “take matters into their own hands” and give him the Mussolini treatment.
Just a minor detail .. but the “Putin will refuse a cease fire to enable elections” is kind of .. you know .. a lie … Elections are still a cease fire condition required by the Russians, a condition Z-man has refused to accept to date.
Another minor point … elections never result in 100% agreement … so dividing the country is a major waste of gaslighting … and “Millions of refugees” who abandoned the Ukraine during war get to vote, an interesting thought … and the people are so into the war that press gangs are needed to fill the ranks .. press gangs you say and Z-man wants all those press ganged troops to vote ???
Yes the Russians called for elections….knowing Z could not win an election.
Anyone started a Go.Fund.Me yet for Federov? You know, just in case he needs 24/7 personal security…
Nah, the Nazis can protect their own.
The rise of the Third Wreck….Seig Heil to the little pervert drug addict……so much in common. Both propped up by out of country banker interests. Any war is a good war to a heartless banker
Nothing says “democracy” like a dictatorship.
The only “major risk” is that he won’t have the votes. Or the ability to steal the election
The globalists are clearly not done with their puppet. Maybe they like his act with his privates and a piano.
I hope Putin calls the Tin Cup Dictator’s bluff and offers a cease fire so Ukraine can hold elections.
UK Prime Minister Burnham is headed to Kiev to meet with Z about long range missiles.
https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-burnham-to-provide-ukraine-with-blueprints-for-long-range-missiles-as-he-travels-to-kyiv-12593360
When Keiv is turned to molten glass will the EU and their predator bankers back down?
Keep poking that bear with a stick and find out.
Not having the election is proof that the globalists do not have the wherewithal to rig it in Ellensky’s favor.
0.o
Z Here’s a tip, don’t take any rides on a APC
I have seen midget that are bigger than that asshole. He suffers from that little man syndrome, he so afraid that he going to be caught with all the money and gold he has stolen from the people. Not to mention all the souls that have died and the families that have been destroyed,by this sawed off runt. He needs to be hung
His biggest major risk is losing his head, literally, after losing the election.