Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, warns of Ukraine split
By The BriefBrief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said wartime elections called for by ex-defense minister could “split Ukraine.” He also said Russia plans to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections and warns they could split Ukraine, while alleging Russia plans post-September troop mobilization.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Zelenskyy was reacting to calls for wartime elections and to claims about Russia’s planned mobilization after September polls.
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