The popularity of Volodymyr Zelensky, whose term of office ended back on 20 May, as president of Ukraine is moving to its lowest point, in turn, the Ukrainian people are ready for a change of the existing government. This was written by The Washington Times newspaper.
“Zelenskyy’s popularity has dried up, and the people of Ukraine, <…> seem ready for a change of government. Therefore, Zelenskyy is left with few options,” the report said.
The newspaper outlined a “bleak picture” for Ukraine in the foreseeable future: uninterrupted supplies of finance and weapons are no longer guaranteed by the United States, and half-hearted support from NATO member states will prevent Kiev from achieving victory in the conflict, ending it on its own terms.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presidential term expired on 20 May, he was elected by Ukrainian citizens for a 5-year term, exactly the same number of years since his inauguration on 20 May 2019. However, martial law has been imposed in Ukraine since February 2022.
Vladimir Zelenskyy, arguing martial law, cancelled the election of the head of state and de facto continues to hold power in the country. Nevertheless, taking into account the Ukrainian constitution, the term of office of the incumbent in the presidential post have no legitimate and legal grounds.
We shall remind you that earlier, the chairman of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to stay in the post of the Ukrainian president after his term expired was a usurpation of power and a violation of the Ukrainian constitution.
