泽连斯基称战时举行选举将冒着分裂国家的风险

乌克兰总统泽连斯基表示，在持续的战争中举行选举将对国家造成严重威胁。1泽连斯基指出，"如果我们想摧毁这个国家，那么在这样的战争中我们可以进行选举"。1这是他对被撤职前国防部长米哈伊洛·费多罗夫要求举行战时选举的首次回应。12泽连斯基表示，只有在盟国确立具体条件、确保选举安全合法的情况下，他才会支持举行选举。1

自俄罗斯2022年全面入侵以来，乌克兰一直处于戒严状态，选举已被暂停。12泽连斯基的五年总统任期于2024年5月结束。12费多罗夫上月因与乌克兰武装部队负责人产生分歧而被解职，他呼吁在战时举行选举，主张民主不应该成为普京的人质。2对于政府内部腐败问题，费多罗夫表示在与泽连斯基共事期间从未接到过违法指示，但认为总统应对政府内圈可能存在的腐败现象做出说明。2

在军事形势方面，泽连斯基指出俄罗斯拥有600至630枚高速弹道导弹，每月试图生产100多枚，最大产能达到每年1300枚。1泽连斯基要求在冬季期间供应300枚爱国者导弹，而空军的实际需求为360枚。1他相信俄罗斯在9月议会选举后将尝试征兵30万士兵。1法国总统马克龙同意加强对乌克兰的支持，包括交付拦截导弹；德国则同意在2027至2028年供应约600枚PAC-2和PAC-3拦截导弹。1

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for holding elections during the ongoing conflict, arguing that conducting a vote amid active warfare could threaten the nation's survival 1. "I believe if we want to destroy this country, then in such a war we can hold elections," Zelenskyy said, signaling his opposition to the proposal 1. His comments represent the first direct response to former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's recent push for wartime elections, with the president stating he would only support such a vote if allied nations establish concrete security conditions and guarantee its legitimacy 1.

Ukraine has maintained martial law and suspended elections since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, and Zelenskyy's five-year presidential term is set to expire in May 2024 12. Fedorov, who was dismissed last month following disagreements with military leadership, has argued that democracy should not become "a hostage to Putin," calling for immediate elections despite the security situation 2. However, the former minister acknowledged that Zelenskyy believes wartime elections currently pose excessive risk to Ukraine 2.

In related developments, Ukraine has announced investigations into government corruption. Last week, authorities disclosed a money laundering investigation involving lawmakers and bankers, with over three million dollars in Ukrainian currency allegedly diverted 2. A senior official in Zelenskyy's office was dismissed over alleged involvement in the scheme 2. Fedorov told the BBC that Zelenskyy should be asked about his knowledge of government corruption, though he stated: "In all the time that I worked with him, not a single time have I received from him any task or assignment that would go against law or my sense of integrity" 2.

Zelenskyy has focused on securing additional air defense capabilities to counter Russian threats. He estimates Russia possesses between 600 and 630 high-speed ballistic missiles and seeks to produce over 100 monthly, with a maximum annual capacity of 1,300 units 1. The president has requested 300 Patriot missiles for the winter period, though the air force needs 360 1. France has agreed to strengthen support including the delivery of interceptor missiles, while Germany has committed to supplying approximately 600 PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptor missiles between 2027 and 2028 1.