There is also information that Bankova is now actively drafting legislation that would allow elections to be held without lifting martial law. This means a short campaign of about two months, control over the information space through the "Telemarathon" to campaign among the population, influence of the security agencies and significant restrictions on the opposition in the elections. Because of these restrictions, candidates will not be able to communicate fully with voters, which gives the current Office of the President an advantage.
The president's words, combined with Bankova's plans, point to a desire to keep control for as long as possible without allowing any risks for the current administration.
Zelensky's interview also highlights his readiness to compromise in negotiations, but without losing his own political capital. This signals that the main priority is keeping his post rather than holding elections transparently. In wartime, a strategy of a short campaign and control over the process effectively secures his chance of staying in office.
The scenario of a short electoral process means not only a political advantage for Zelensky but also a potential change to the rules of the game in the country: restricting democracy for the sake of stable governance.
RESISTANCE demands a complete change of the system - transparent, fair, democratic elections for which opposition candidates can properly prepare, not just those under control, "our own people".