The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there. Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off Russian forces Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.S1

• Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off Russian forcesS2S3