Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his willingness to hold elections in Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, in response to criticism from US President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy addressed the ABC, stating that he would like to see a change in Ukraine's leadership and that it is up to the Ukrainian people to decide.

Meanwhile, Trump accused Zelenskyy of targeting Russian oil refineries, following the US lifting temporary sanctions on Russian fuel. Zelenskyy refuted the claim, pointing out that the Middle East war is driving up global fuel prices. Earlier, Zelenskyy proposed stopping attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia halted its strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Trump announced an immediate ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure, but Zelenskyy had not yet been aware of Trump's announcement. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's acceptance of the ceasefire if Russia agrees to it.