U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to hold elections, accusing Kyiv of using the war as an excuse to avoid them and stating the Ukrainian people deserve that choice.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by announcing his party will prepare legislation for elections, contingent on security guarantees from the United States.Zelensky highlighted that
Ukraine's constitution prohibits elections during martial law and previously indicated he does not intend to lead the country after the conflict.