‘Up to our people’ to choose leader: Zelensky says Ukraine can hold elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire
WASHINGTON, Oct 12 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday pushed back against US counterpart Donald Tr...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky defended his country's ability to hold elections, despite US President Donald Trump's call for him to be replaced. Zelensky made the remarks during an interview with ABC News, stating that it is ultimately up to Ukraine's society to decide their leader. He spoke with Trump's team about the possibility of holding elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, but the offer was not taken up.
Tensions between the two leaders escalated after Trump waived sanctions on Russian diesel fuel ahead of the US midterm elections, which he claimed was contributing to higher prices. Zelensky reiterated Ukraine's readiness for a ceasefire, including just on energy infrastructure, but noted that Russia has not shown a willingness to end the conflict.
The recent heavy attacks by Russia on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure have left Zelensky feeling that they are not feeling "real pressure" to stop the war.
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