Summary

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians find unity threatened not just by Russia but also shifting U.S. support.

Donald Trump’s false labeling of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a “dictator” has provoked fierce backlash, even from Zelenskyy’s critics, who now rally around him.

With ongoing Russian attacks and Ukrainian forces stretched thin, Trump’s suggestion of a swift end to hostilities raises fears of concessions favoring Russia.

Officials argue that elections amid war would undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. Many vow to continue resisting, regardless of major foreign policy changes.

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    20 hours ago

    There are two very good reasons not to have an election there right now

    1: they just don’t have the time for it, they are fighting for their lives and country.

    1. A sudden strategy shift, even if it’s a good one, has the potential to put their army in disarray.

    More important, it’s just more projection. He’s a dictator. Not me

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      7 hours ago

      3. You know Putin would throw every possible resource into influencing that election. He’s damn good at it now too

      • mxcory@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        7 hours ago

        I also believe there is a law preventing an election during war… I could be wrong, but pretty sure I saw such an article about it.

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      6 hours ago

      More important, it’s just more projection. He’s a dictator. Not me

      Volodymyr’s account exposed!

    • Jumi@lemmy.world
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      15 hours ago

      Also, elections would create announced gatherings of people, perfect targets for a force that abandoned all humanity