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Election fight cracks political unity in Ukraine as Russia bombards Kyiv

Washington Post World Thursday 20 August 2026, 13:04 UTC By David Stern, Anastacia Galouchka 1 min read
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KYIV — As Ukraine confronted a serious fissure in national unity — set off on Wednesday when the country’s popular former defense minister demanded wartime elections — Russia bombarded Kyiv with an hours-long barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. Democracy Dies in Darkness Election fight cracks political unity in Ukraine as Russia bombards Kyiv Some political actors are warning that a vote during wartime, which would require changes to...

KYIV — As Ukraine confronted a serious fissure in national unity — set off on Wednesday when the country’s popular former defense minister demanded wartime elections — Russia bombarded Kyiv with an hours-long barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. Democracy Dies in Darkness Election fight cracks political unity in Ukraine as Russia bombards Kyiv Some political actors are warning that a vote during wartime, which would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution and other laws, could aid Russia by destabilizing the government and dividing society.
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