Ukraine - Democracy at risk? | Q+A

Alexander Zaytsev asked: My question is for Olga Oleinikova. I was born and grew up in Russia. I feel horrible about the atrocities committed by my country of birth in Ukraine and I stand with people of Ukraine in this conflict. What potential challenges will President Zelensky face this year with the presidential elections having been put on hold due to the martial law extension? It appears that the war can last potentially for many more months, preventing elections. How do you believe this will affect the democracy in Ukraine?
Panellists: Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull joins writer and social analyst Rebecca Huntley, along with British historian and academic Peter Frankopan, Ukraine Democracy Initiative co-founder Olga Oleinikova and Sydney University social policy professor Jioji Ravulo.
This episode was broadcast on Monday February 26
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