Ukraine Will Decide When to Hold Elections, EU Ready to Help — Hipper
Ukraine's authorities should independently decide when elections will be held in the country, while the European Union is ready to support the electoral process once such a decision is made, European Commission foreign affairs spokesperson Anita Hipper said, UATV English reports. Speaking at a briefing in Brussels on August 20, Hipper was responding to comments by former Ukrainian Defense…
Ukraine's authorities must independently determine when elections will take place, according to European Union spokesperson Anita Hipper. At a briefing in Brussels on August 20, Hipper clarified that the EU is prepared to assist Ukraine with the electoral process, should the country decide to hold elections. She emphasized that the timing of elections is a matter for Ukraine to decide within its legal framework.
The EU's stance on this issue remains consistent, focusing on supporting Ukraine throughout the entire electoral process, ensuring compliance with democratic standards and expectations. The timing of elections has come under renewed scrutiny as discussions intensify regarding the prospects of ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Czech President Petr Pavel emphasized that the next two months would be crucial in efforts to bring an end to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
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