Political Tensions in Ukraine
Ukrainian opposition lawmakers accuse President Volodymyr Zelensky of silencing political opponents and misusing martial law amidst the Russian invasion. Zelensky is considering mobilizing more soldiers to join the fighting, but is yet to be convinced by the plan.
Key Points
- Opposition MPs complain about being denied authorisation to leave Ukraine
- Accusations of Zelensky trying to cleanse and silence the opposition
- Consideration of mobilizing more soldiers to join the fighting
Pros
- Opposition lawmakers speaking out against perceived abuses of power
- Concerns raised about potential misuse of martial law
Cons
- Denial of authorisation for lawmakers to attend international events
- Accusations of silencing political opponents