Ukraine Opposition Leader Accuses Zelenskyy of Election 'Purge' Amid War

• Former PM Yulia Tymoshenko alleges President Zelenskyy is conducting an election 'purge' after her office was raided by corruption investigators.
• Tymoshenko, a potential rival to Zelenskyy, claims the raid is a 'political hit job' to eliminate competitors ahead of potential elections.
• Ukraine's presidential elections are overdue due to martial law imposed during Russia's invasion, which constitutionally forbids polls.
• Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to hold elections once peace or a ceasefire is established, despite previously stating he's not a peacetime leader.
• Zelenskyy's popularity has fluctuated, and he has faced criticism over anti-corruption efforts, conscription, and a $100 million corruption scandal involving his inner circle.

Why It Matters: Ukraine's opposition leader accuses Zelenskyy of a pre-election 'purge' amidst war, raising concerns about political competition.