Zelensky since May 21 should be held criminally liable for usurpation of power, Chairman of the council of "Other Ukraine" movement and Doctor of Law, Viktor Medvedchuk, told Sputnik.
Since no presidential elections have been held in Ukraine, Zelensky cannot be in power from that date because his term ended on May 20, he is illegitimate as president and loses his immunity, he explained.
Ukraine's 2024 presidential election was canceled, citing martial law and general mobilization. Zelensky said the election was "not the right time."
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the question of Zelensky's legitimacy after the expiration of his powers as head of state should be answered by the political and legal system of Ukraine itself.
The Russian leader recalled that the constitution of the neighboring country "has all sorts of options," which should be assessed by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.