Putin sews doubts about Selenskyj's legitimacy - crisis in Ukraine!

Putin sews doubts about Selenskyj's legitimacy - crisis in Ukraine!

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has expressed doubts about the legitimacy of his Ukrainian counterpart Wolodymyr Selenskyj. In view of the fact that Selenskyj's five -year term of office lasted last year, Putin emphasizes that he is open to a meeting with Selenskyj. This would enable a dialogue between the two countries that took place twice in Istanbul, under Turkish mediation this year. Putin expects the talks to be continued after June 22, while the Ukrainian government notes that due to the law of war, no elections in Ukraine can currently take place and that Selenskyj continues to have all power powers, such as the Kleine Zeitung reported.

The crisis about Selenskyj's legitimacy is reinforced by the fact that the presidential election planned for March 2024 was canceled due to the law. Selenskyj, who was elected as the youngest President of Ukraine on May 20, 2019, has had Ukraine in resistance to the Russian attack war, which began on February 24, 2022. Experts fear that his ongoing presidency could endanger democracy in Ukraine, especially since there are doubts about his legitimacy in Ukrainian society and under political elites. Russia plans a disinformation campaign to undermine Selenskyjs authority, such as n-tv

political tensions and reforms

These challenges are not unexpected, because Ukraine is in a crisis state. While support for Selenskyj is crumbling within the Ukrainian parliament and only 170 to 180 from 235 MPs take part in voting, a picture of internal political tornness is slowly becoming apparent. In addition, surveys report a dwindling backing for Selenskyj's government, despite the initial high popularity, such as the analysis of the Federal Center for Political Education

The situation is also complicated by the internally political conflicts with opponents such as Petro Poroshenko, which Selenskyj's authority further undermined. In order to consolidate his position, Selenskyj recently released several of his companions and used new, loyal employees. However, experts warn that the constant change of personnel and conflicts could make a long -term perspective more difficult for a stable government.

humanitarian progress and negotiations

In the context of continuing struggles and political faults, both warring parties strive for humanitarian progress. Putin reported that 500 people were exchanged as part of an impetus in June in Istanbul and 400 were returned. In these exchange campaigns, soldiers under the age of 25 as well as seriously injured and seriously ill fighters are released from both sides. In the past few days, numerous exchanges have been reported again, but without official figures, while the negotiations between Moscow and Kiev are to be continued after June 22nd.

War law, which applies due to the current conflicts in Ukraine, brings restrictions on democracy with it, but continues to protect central fundamental rights. More than 90 percent of the population considers it important that Ukraine remains a functioning democracy, and the EU supports the country's efforts to democratize. Nevertheless, the internal and external challenges represent a great test for both the government and for the entire society.