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The question of elections gained further prominence within Ukrainian politics as tensions surfaced between Zelensky and the commander-in-chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, whose comments suggested a stalemate in the war and ignited discussions about the appropriateness of elections during the ongoing conflict. Ultimately, Zelensky dismissed Zaluzhnyi, sending him to a diplomatic position in London, which clarified his stance against calls for early elections, at least for the time being.