Ukraine says it thwarted a plot to overthrow the government | CNN
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Ukraine has foiled an alleged plot to overthrow the government that “would have played into Russia’s hands,” security officials in the war-torn country said Monday.
  • intelshill@lemmy.ca
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    2 years ago

    Isn’t their government currently illegitimate because they refused to hold elections?

    Fact is, if Russia wanted to overthrow Zelensky they would’ve done it by now. The problem isn’t Zelensky, but the entire notion of Ukrainian independence from Russia. Until Russia can comprehensively beat that idea out of the Ukrainian ethos, this war will not end.

    See also: US-Cuba, China-Taiwan, and historically US-South America under the Monroe Doctrine.

    Note that this idea isn’t about domestic sovereignty insomuch as it is about who your allies can be. If Ukraine were independent but in CSTO or even in BRICS, there would be no issues. Similarly, if Cuba were to be a US ally instead, sanctions would be dropped and it would be welcomed with open arms.

    • Slotos@feddit.nl
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      2 years ago

      Laws of Ukraine explicitly state that elections cannot be held in a wartime. These provisions are older than current presidency and parliament.

      Claim to illegitimacy due to refused elections is the best way to tell everyone you gobble up Russian propaganda.