Putin’s war across three continents: democracy under siege

For weeks now, there’s been a growing chorus of voices suggesting that if a ceasefire were declared in Ukraine – temporary or lasting – that democratic elections could swiftly follow. It’s an idea publicly encouraged by both Russia and the United States. But is it really that simple? What does it actually take to organize a national election in a country at war? How long would it take to ensure voters can participate safely – and that the result carries real legitimacy, both at home and abroad? And perhaps the most uncomfortable question of all: can you pause a war just long enough to cast ballots… and then simply press play again?

These are the questions that few seem to ask. So today, we’re going to ask them.
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00:00 - Introduction: The debate over wartime elections in Ukraine
01:05 - The extreme challenges of holding elections under martial law
03:15 - Hypothetical ceasefire scenario and the "Russian trap"
05:46 - US perspectives and the risk of perceived illegitimacy
06:46 - Political motivations: Putin's view of Zelensky
08:27 - Protecting future elections from Russian interference
11:05 - Identifying modern methods of election subversion
13:11 - Lessons from Russian interference in Moldova
15:29 - Hybrid warfare: Russia and China's influence in Africa
18:45 - Case Study: Information warfare and propaganda in the Central African Republic
20:21 - Final thoughts: Historical context of wartime elections and UK defence readiness

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