Fact check: Trump's false claims on Zelenskyy, Ukraine aid DW 02/21/2025
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Donald Trump has attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, branding him a "dictator without elections" as tensions regarding Russia's invasion continue. However, these claims have been debunked; Zelenskyy was democratically elected in 2019, and elections have been postponed due to martial law, as the Ukrainian constitution prohibits them during wartime. This situation highlights the complexities of maintaining democratic processes amid conflict, where millions of citizens are either serving in the military or unable to participate due to the war.
Trump's claim that Zelenskyy is a 'dictator without elections' is factually incorrect. Zelenskyy was elected in 2019 and can't hold elections due to martial law.
The postponement of elections in Ukraine stems from its martial law, which restricts electoral processes during wartime. This raises complex questions about democracy.
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