Ukraine’s Fragile Democracy Confronts Wartime Dilemma

Oliver Farry welcomes Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, journalist, author, and President of PEN Ukraine, who argues that Ukraine’s democracy faces serious threats. Suspending elections during wartime risks centralizing power around President Zelensky, while holding elections under attack could unleash political turmoil. The challenge is to maintain democratic accountability without compromising the nation’s resilience against Russian aggression.

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