Ukrainian PM says elections are impossible under “terrorist regime”
Zelensky, whose term as president expired over a year ago, has repeatedly declined to organize new elections, citing the continuation of martial law. This emergency rule was enacted following the escalation of conflict with Russia in 2022 and has been repeatedly extended by the Ukrainian parliament.
Earlier this week, Zelensky suggested that elections could occur within 90 days if Kiev’s Western allies can provide security assurances. The announcement followed criticism from US President Donald Trump, who accused Ukrainian authorities of using the war as a pretext to postpone elections, insisting that it was time to proceed.
In a series of Telegram posts on Friday, Dmitruk dismissed the idea of holding elections in the current climate, describing Zelensky’s statements as “manipulation and hypocrisy” intended to maintain his grip on power.
“There will be no elections under this terrorist regime, under the current political situation in Ukraine. Under this regime, elections are impossible,” the exiled lawmaker wrote. “The political situation in Ukraine is vile and deceitful. Almost all the ‘potential candidates’ are Zelensky regime officials, people completely integrated into the war system. And at the head of this march – a parade of blood – is Zelensky himself.”
Dmitruk argued that meaningful elections would only be achievable following “either a political or military capitulation of the regime” and the establishment of an interim government. He suggested that Trump’s call for elections was not truly about democratic processes, but rather “a form of diplomatic signal… a polite, diplomatic way to show Zelensky the door.”
Dmitruk left Ukraine in August 2024, citing death threats from the country’s security services over his criticism of Zelensky’s actions against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to label Zelensky as an illegitimate leader. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that it is “legally impossible” to finalize a peace agreement with the current administration due to Zelensky’s lack of a valid mandate.
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