Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he is willing to hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. This follows conflicting reports regarding a potential energy infrastructure ceasefire between the two nations.
Why it matters
The potential for a ceasefire and the status of Ukrainian leadership are critical factors in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and international diplomatic relations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he would organise elections in Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, responding to criticism from US President Donald Trump over his leadership."Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections," Zelenskyy told the ABC.Trump had criticised Zelenskyy on Saturday for targeting Russian oil refineries, a day after the United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel that were intended to deprive Moscow of revenue to fund its war in Ukraine."I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," Trump told reporters at the White House.Responding to the remarks, Zelenskyy said the choice of Ukraine's leader rested with its people and noted that Putin would also like to see a change in the country's leadership.Zelenskyy also said Ukraine was being blamed for rising fuel prices even…
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