Zelensky says ceasefire must be in place before Ukraine can hold elections
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that a ceasefire with Russia must be in place before elections can be held in Ukraine, “at least for the duration of the election process and voting”. Ukrainian law forbids wartime elections but US President Donald Trump is pressuring Zelensky, whose term ended last year, to hold a vote. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that a ceasefire with Russia must be in place before elections can be held in Ukraine, “at least for the duration of the election process and voting”. Ukrainian law forbids wartime elections but US President Donald Trump is pressuring Zelensky, whose term ended last year, to hold a vote. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.