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Is Ukraine currently a democracy?

aeze 2y ago
It's generally considered one, yes.
rfrey 2y ago
Yes. Why would you think otherwise? Even the leader of the opposition says the current situation is the only legal scenario.
- cryptonector 2y ago
  They canceled elections. How long can a long parliament run before it's no longer a democracy?
  - cbg0 2y ago
    You can't have elections when you're being invaded or under attack, it's not unprecedented and it's also constitutional. The UK for example didn't have elections from 1939 to 1945 due to WW2. If part of your population is under occupation, they won't be able to vote how they want, and the rest of your civilian population becomes a target for constant bombardment in order to vote "correctly".
    - cryptonector 2y ago
      The U.S. and the Confederacy held elections during the Civil War, when each was invading the other.
      - Mentlo 2y ago
        Ah yes, the Civil War, a famous conflict where attacks behind the frontline were common due to airplanes and ballistic missiles. /s
      - rfrey 2y ago
        The US is the only western country that doesn't have provisions to suspend elections during wartime. Bully on you, you're awesome. But it doesn't make France, Germany, Canada, the UK, Italy, Spain etc. dictatorships because they don't do exactly what America does.
Buttons840 2y ago
Yes: https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/2/25/ukrainian-parliament-affirms-zelenskyys-legitimacy https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/2/25/ukrainian-parli... Summary: While questions have been raised about Ukraine’s democratic process, the country is acting in accordance with its constitution. Parliament overwhelmingly affirmed Zelenskyy’s legitimacy, and under Ukrainian law, elections cannot be held while martial law is in place. Despite the challenges of war, Zelenskyy maintains a 57% approval rating, and his mandate is not disputed by the Ukrainian people or their elected representatives.
- cryptonector 2y ago
  So? Why do I have to agree with that assessment? THEY HAVE NOT HAD ELECTIONS. The UK had elections during WWII and so did the U.S. During the U.S. Civil War the Union held elections and Congress met and worked without representation from the Confederacy. There is NO excuse.
  - Hammershaft 2y ago
    Different constitutions are designed differently. Holding an election now would be unconstitutional in Ukraine. Zelensky has offered his resignation in return for security guarantees for Ukraine from NATO or the US.
  - cbg0 2y ago
    Britain held elections in 1945, after VE day.

aeze 2y ago

It's generally considered one, yes.

Yes. Why would you think otherwise? Even the leader of the opposition says the current situation is the only legal scenario.

cryptonector 2y ago
They canceled elections. How long can a long parliament run before it's no longer a democracy?
- cbg0 2y ago
  You can't have elections when you're being invaded or under attack, it's not unprecedented and it's also constitutional. The UK for example didn't have elections from 1939 to 1945 due to WW2. If part of your population is under occupation, they won't be able to vote how they want, and the rest of your civilian population becomes a target for constant bombardment in order to vote "correctly".
  - cryptonector 2y ago
    The U.S. and the Confederacy held elections during the Civil War, when each was invading the other.
    - Mentlo 2y ago
      Ah yes, the Civil War, a famous conflict where attacks behind the frontline were common due to airplanes and ballistic missiles. /s
    - rfrey 2y ago
      The US is the only western country that doesn't have provisions to suspend elections during wartime. Bully on you, you're awesome. But it doesn't make France, Germany, Canada, the UK, Italy, Spain etc. dictatorships because they don't do exactly what America does.

Buttons840 2y ago

Yes: https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/2/25/ukrainian-parliament-affirms-zelenskyys-legitimacy https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/2/25/ukrainian-parli... Summary: While questions have been raised about Ukraine’s democratic process, the country is acting in accordance with its constitution. Parliament overwhelmingly affirmed Zelenskyy’s legitimacy, and under Ukrainian law, elections cannot be held while martial law is in place. Despite the challenges of war, Zelenskyy maintains a 57% approval rating, and his mandate is not disputed by the Ukrainian people or their elected representatives.

cryptonector 2y ago
So? Why do I have to agree with that assessment? THEY HAVE NOT HAD ELECTIONS. The UK had elections during WWII and so did the U.S. During the U.S. Civil War the Union held elections and Congress met and worked without representation from the Confederacy. There is NO excuse.
- Hammershaft 2y ago
  Different constitutions are designed differently. Holding an election now would be unconstitutional in Ukraine. Zelensky has offered his resignation in return for security guarantees for Ukraine from NATO or the US.
- cbg0 2y ago
  Britain held elections in 1945, after VE day.