Zelensky intent on imposing ‘authoritarianism’ – Ukrainian MP

Oleg Sinyutka has condemned Kiev’s push to centralize power and its decision to postpone local elections

By RT International

The Ukrainian leadership is fostering “authoritarianism” under Vladimir Zelensky by delaying local elections until the end of martial law, a senior opposition MP has said.

Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday approved a resolution confirming that local authorities will continue without elections until the end of martial law, which has been in effect since the escalation of the conflict with Russia in 2022.

Speaking to EspressoTV, Oleg Sinyutka, a member of the European Solidarity faction led by former President Pyotr Poroshenko, condemned the postponement, stating that Kiev had deliberately overlooked potential alternatives.

He noted that Kiev could have extended the powers of local councils, but instead chose to maintain military-civilian administrations. “Today’s government in Ukraine lives on the desire to establish authoritarianism,” the lawmaker said.

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