Ukrainian politics
Volodymyr Zelensky: The Defiant Wartime Leader Facing His Greatest Challenges
Dec 12, 2025 04:52 pm CST
From comedian to wartime president, Volodymyr Zelensky has defied expectations since Russia's 2022 invasion. Now facing military setbacks, political pressure, and international complications, Ukraine's leader must navigate his most difficult period yet while maintaining domestic support and international alliances in his fight for national survival.
Ukraine's Electoral Challenge: Why Holding Elections During Wartime Presents Major Hurdles for Zelensky
Dec 11, 2025 09:52 am CST
President Zelensky has expressed willingness to hold elections within months if security can be guaranteed, but Ukraine faces significant obstacles including martial law restrictions, ongoing Russian attacks, millions of displaced voters, and logistical challenges that complicate organizing a legitimate democratic process during wartime.
Ukraine's Electoral Challenges: Can Zelenskiy Hold Elections During the Russian War?
Dec 11, 2025 09:49 am CST
President Zelenskiy has indicated willingness to hold elections within 2-3 months if allies ensure security, despite martial law restrictions. With millions of displaced voters, ongoing Russian attacks, and logistical challenges, Ukraine faces significant obstacles to conducting elections while 19% of its territory remains under Russian control. Despite these challenges, polls suggest Zelenskiy would likely win reelection, though former military chief Zaluzhnyi could pose serious competition.
Andriy Yermak: The Fall of Ukraine's Wartime Diplomatic Powerhouse and Its Implications
Nov 30, 2025 02:19 pm CST
Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's chief of staff and Ukraine's second most powerful figure, was removed from his position following an anti-corruption raid. As a central figure in Ukraine's wartime diplomacy and decision-making since Russia's full-scale invasion, his dramatic exit occurs amid critical peace negotiations with the US and renewed Russian military pressure, creating significant political upheaval in Kyiv's leadership structure.