Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@zelenskyyua)
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Public criticisms
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Public criticism over delayed presidential elections under martial law
Coverage of criticism that Ukraine postponed the presidential vote while martial law remains in force since 2022. Ukrainian law prohibits national elections under martial law. Foreign and domestic critics have disputed the continued delay.
- Zelenskyy said wartime election was not the right time - Reuters reported that in a nightly address Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was not the right time for a presidential election and called lighthearted talk of wartime voting irresponsible. Martial law imposed after Russia's February 2022 invasion prohibits elections. Zelenskiy calls for Ukrainian unity after rift with top general
- Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator; Europe rejected the claim - The BBC and Reuters reported that Donald Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator over suspended elections. European leaders rejected that framing and noted Ukrainian law suspends elections under martial law; Zelenskyy's five-year term was due to end in May 2024. Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator' as rift between two leaders deepens
- Parliament extended martial law until August - Reuters reported that 357 deputies backed extending martial law until August, delaying elections and allowing continued mobilization. Former president Petro Poroshenko accused the government of abusing martial law, though his party largely backed the extension. Ukraine's parliament extends martial law until August
Public criticism of dismissing popular commander Zaluzhnyi
Coverage of the public rift with Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi after his wartime stalemate remarks, then Zelenskyy's February 2024 decision to replace him with Oleksandr Syrskyi. Opposition MPs called the move a mistake; Zaluzhnyi was later approved as UK ambassador.
- Public rift after Zaluzhnyi's stalemate remarks - Reuters reported that tensions burst into the open after Zaluzhnyi likened the battlefield to a World War One-style stalemate in The Economist. Zelenskyy rejected any stalemate framing and an adviser called the remarks very strange. Zelenskiy calls for Ukrainian unity after rift with top general
- Zelenskyy replaced Zaluzhnyi with Syrskyi - The BBC, Reuters and The Guardian reported that Zelenskyy sacked commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi and appointed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, saying the high command needed renewal. Opposition MPs called it a huge mistake; coverage described a mixed public reaction. Ukraine replaces army chief in shakeup at difficult time in war with Russia
- Zaluzhnyi approved as ambassador candidate to the UK - Reuters and the BBC reported that Zelenskyy said he had approved former army chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi as Ukraine's ambassador candidate to the United Kingdom, adding that Zaluzhnyi had spoken about pursuing a diplomatic track. Ukraine's Zelenskiy approves ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi's candidacy as envoy to UK
Public criticism of mobilization and draft-age overhaul
Coverage of public and political pushback against a tough early mobilization draft, then Zelenskyy's signing of a law lowering the combat draft age from 27 to 25 and parliament's passage of a broader overhaul after the harshest penalties were cut.
- Amended mobilization bill after public criticism - Reuters reported that Ukraine's government submitted an amended mobilization bill after politicians and the public criticized an earlier version. Lawmakers had rejected the first draft and sent it back; some punishments were softened. Ukraine mobilisation bill - what does it propose?
- Zelenskyy signed law lowering draft age to 25 - Reuters and The Guardian reported that Zelenskyy signed a bill lowering the minimum combat mobilization age from 27 to 25 to expand the pool of eligible men. The bill had sat unsigned since parliament approved it in May 2023. Ukraine lowers army draft age to 25 to generate more fighting power
- Parliament passed broader draft overhaul bill - Reuters reported parliament passed a bill overhauling draft rules with 283 votes, requiring men to update draft data. Harsher earlier proposals such as asset freezes that prompted public opposition were cut from the final text. Ukraine parliament overhauls army draft rules to boost troop strength
- Zelenskyy signed the draft overhaul into law - Reuters reported that Zelenskyy signed the bill overhauling army mobilisation rules. The law was to take effect about a month after official publication and obliged men to update their draft data with the authorities. Ukraine's Zelenskiy signs new army draft law to reinforce exhausted troops
Public criticism of curbing anti-corruption agency independence
Coverage of the July 2025 law that increased the prosecutor general's control over NABU and SAPO, rare wartime street protests, EU criticism, then Zelenskyy's reversal and a new law restoring the agencies' independence.
- Parliament curbed NABU and SAPO autonomy - Reuters reported that parliament passed amendments giving the presidentially appointed prosecutor general stricter control over NABU and SAPO, and Zelenskyy signed them. Coverage said the vote spurred wartime protests and serious EU concern. Ukraine curbs autonomy of anti-corruption agencies
- Protests; Zelenskyy vowed a new independence bill - Reuters and the BBC reported that thousands protested for a second day demanding a veto or reversal. Zelenskyy said he heard society and would submit a new bill to retain the independence of the anti-corruption agencies. Zelenskiy vows to protect Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, bows to protests
- Anti-graft agency independence restored - Reuters reported that lawmakers approved 331-0 a bill renewing NABU and SAPO independence and Zelenskyy signed it the same day. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the law a welcome step. Zelenskiy, moving to defuse crisis, restores power of anti-graft agencies
Coverage of reported graft probe into associates and Energoatom
Coverage of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau alleging an about $100 million kickback scheme at state nuclear firm Energoatom, with reported involvement of Timur Mindich, a former Zelenskyy business associate. Zelenskyy has not been charged; coverage includes sanctions and senior resignations.
- NABU alleged a $100 million energy kickback scheme - Reuters reported that Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau said it was investigating an alleged about $100 million kickback scheme involving state nuclear company Energoatom. Zelenskyy said everyone involved in corruption schemes must receive a clear legal response. Ukraine's anti-graft agency alleges $100 million energy kickback scheme
- Seven charged; Mindich named as alleged organizer - Reuters reported authorities charged seven people over the alleged scheme. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters the chief organizer identified by NABU was Timur Mindich, a former Zelenskyy business associate and co-owner of Kvartal 95. Mindich did not immediately comment. Ukraine's ongoing nuclear energy corruption scandal, explained
- Zelenskyy sanctioned Mindich; sought ministers' resignations - The Kyiv Independent reported that on Nov. 13 Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing three-year sanctions on Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman. He had earlier said the justice and energy ministers could not remain in post amid the accusations, citing trust. Zelensky imposes sanctions against close associates following $100 million corruption scandal
- Chief of staff Yermak resigned after anti-graft search - Reuters reported that Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy's chief of staff and closest aide, resigned after anti-graft agents searched his property. Zelenskyy said he accepted the resignation to end rumors and speculation and refocus on the war and talks. Zelenskiy's 'man for all seasons' resigns amid Ukraine corruption probe