A former defence minister has urged Ukraine’s leader to hold elections, despite their suspension following Russia’s invasion.

After Ukraine's fired defense minister publicly called for wartime elections, Zelenskyy said it would risk splitting the country.

Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, citing risks of division as Ukraine prioritizes its fight against Russian forces.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while it fights Russia, after a call by his former…