Bangladesh, March 31 -- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is reportedly laying the groundwork for a summer presidential election to “catch rivals off guard” and secure his re-election before opposition forces can regroup, according to The Economist. The publication cites senior government sources who claim that Zelensky and his team are planning a snap vote following a potential ceasefire, which the United States believes could be imposed by late April.

This move has raised serious concerns about the democratic process in Ukraine, as Zelenskys critics argue that the election, if held under current conditions, will be neither free nor fair. With martial law still in place and opposition leaders sidelined, Zelensky appears ...