U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to hold elections, suggesting the prolonged absence of a vote undermined its democratic claims and alluding to potentially reducing U.S. support if the conflict persisted.In response, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had asked his party to prepare legislation for elections, which could be held within 60 to 90 days, contingent on security guarantees from the USA and Europe.Zelenskyy noted that
Ukraine's constitution prohibits elections during martial law, and his five-year term concluded in May 2024, emphasizing the decision rests with the Ukrainian people.