[lurk2]

> If nobody steps up to protect Democratic values, and the freedom of the people for self-governance, it is a slippery slope to hell. reply

Ukraine hasn’t had an election in 7 years.

[ajam1507]

Not holding elections during a war does not mean you aren't a democracy.

[lurk2]

Yes it does.

[Anamon]

No, it doesn't.

Ukrainians have been repeatedly polled and the majority don't want to hold elections in wartime. That's democratic.

Holding an election while a foreign aggressor is occupying part of your territory and terrorising its population, enabling them to suppress and manipulate their votes: that's undemocratic.