Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls to hold wartime elections, stating that organizing a national vote would pose a huge risk and be highly dangerous for the country.

The remarks were made in direct response to a proposal from Mykhailo Fedorov, the former defense minister who was dismissed by Zelensky last month, urging that a vote be organized.