President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said he was ready for elections, appearing to bow to pressure from President Donald Trump, who has been upping the pressure on Ukraine to hold a national vote during the war with Russia
By CNN Staff (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week his country could be ready to hold elections in the next 60 to 90 days if security could be guaranteed, seeking to push back on claims by US President Donald Trump that he is using the war with Russia to cling to power.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready for wartime elections within three months if allies guarantee security for polls. Plus, Ukraine and European allies prepare a revised peace proposal. Follow the latest.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says officials are expected to hand their latest peace proposals to United States negotiators on Wednesday. The Ukrainian leader also says a presidential election could be held in Ukraine within three months if balloting could be made safe during wartime.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready for wartime elections within three months if allies guarantee security for polls. Plus, Ukraine and European allies prepare a revised peace proposal. Follow the latest.
Zelenskyy signaled readiness to hold wartime elections if the United States and European partners can guarantee security, even as complex peace talks with Russia continue.
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