Donald Trump has significantly increased pressure on Ukraine to conduct elections and negotiate a peace deal with Russia, prompting praise from the Kremlin for aligning with Moscow's views on NATO and territorial concessions.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness to hold elections within two to three months, contingent on robust security guarantees from the United States and European allies for the vote.While Kyiv prepares to send an amended peace text to Washington and Zelenskyy remains open to an energy ceasefire, critics warn that wartime elections could undermine national unity and benefit Russia.