I see Martha Gessen and others are criticizing Zelensky’s cancellation of upcoming elections, and stating that it detracts from Ukraine’s claims to be a democracy.
20% of the country is under occupation and there is a constant offensive to take the rest. How can Ukraine hold proper elections right now? How can those under occupation vote? Democracy is not just about elections - it is about proper elections.
I see Martha Gessen and others are criticizing Zelensky’s cancellation of upcoming elections, and stating that it detracts from Ukraine’s claims to be a democracy.
20% of the country is under occupation and there is a constant offensive to take the rest. How can Ukraine hold proper elections right now? How can those under occupation vote? Democracy is not just about elections - it is about proper elections.
I quite agree. She was being unrealistic. Just wanted to know if you thought this was an issue.
not issue in practice. issue as in people like Tucker will use this to smear Kyiv again.