The outcome of the war in Ukraine will determine everything, says Podolyak in an extensive interview.
Is the Ukrainian political establishment truly preparing for the upcoming elections? Why is President Zelensky distributing 1,000 hryvnias to Ukrainians? And is there a possibility of lowering the conscription age to 18? These topics were addressed by Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Office of the President, in an interview with Novini.LIVE.
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A certain segment of Ukrainians believes that the President is buying votes with the thousand hryvnia payments ahead of the upcoming elections. However, this money could have been used to purchase, for instance, drones.
— What a thought-provoking question! Let's start by saying that discussion is beneficial for a healthy society. When some people have interests and others oppose them, that's perfectly normal. It indicates that society is not stuck in a Soviet-era mindset, where everyone agrees unanimously while secretly keeping something to themselves. For Ukraine, just like for any European country, it is normal to have discussions regarding government or presidential initiatives.