Contenders to Replace Ukrainian President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Zelensky is willing to step down in exchange for peace or NATO membership. Potential contenders to replace him include General Valery Zaluzhny, oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, former President Petro Poroshenko, Yulia Tymoshenko, Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Major-General Kyrylo Budanov, and former Vice-Prime Minister Yuriy Boyko.
Key Points
- Zelensky willing to step down for peace or NATO membership
- Contenders include General Zaluzhny, oligarch Medvedchuk, former President Poroshenko, Yulia Tymoshenko, Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Major-General Budanov, and former Vice-Prime Minister Boyko
- Potential political landscape shift in Ukraine
Pros
- Potential candidates have various backgrounds and experiences that could bring different perspectives to leadership
Cons
- Potential influence from Russia in upcoming elections