Former Ukrainian President Calls for Postponing Elections Amid Hostilities

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KYIV — As reported by UOJ-Ukraine, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has urged that presidential elections not be held while hostilities continue in the country. Speaking publicly, Poroshenko stressed that Ukraine's parliament, Verkhovna Rada, should formally acknowledge that elections during wartime are impossible.

“Parliament must declare that elections are only possible when the war ends,” he said, warning that any vote held under current conditions would be illegitimate. “Otherwise, no one will recognize the results of these pseudo-elections,” Poroshenko added.

The former president emphasized that Ukraine’s focus should instead be on strengthening national defense and preserving the country’s language, faith, and ties to the European Union and NATO.

The remarks were highlighted by Ukrainian blogger Anatoliy Shariy, who shared the relevant segment of Poroshenko’s speech on his Telegram channel. Poroshenko’s comments come amid ongoing debates over the timing and feasibility of elections in a country still engaged in active conflict.

Previously, the UOJ reported that U.S. representatives show solidarity with the suffering people of the canonical UOC. 

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