{
  "id": 13753509,
  "title": "Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelenskyy-says-ready-to-hold-ukraine-elections-if-russia-offers-60",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:17:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/zelenskyy-hits-back-after-trumps-remark-says-ready-to-hold-ukraine-elections-if-russia-offers-60-day-ceasefire/articleshow/134873439.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested organizing elections if a 60-day ceasefire with Russia is established. He reacted to criticisms from Donald Trump regarding his leadership and military actions. Zelensky emphasized that the decision of Ukraine's leadership lies with its people, not external figures. He acknowledged an announcement of an energy ceasefire, but stated it was news to…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Trump announces start of energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-announces-start-of-energy-ceasefire-between-russia-and-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-11T15:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Zelenskyy says Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire deal was a surprise: Axios",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelenskyy-says-trumps-russia-ukraine-energy-ceasefire-deal-was-a",
        "published": "2026-10-11T15:52:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Says Russia And Ukraine Have Reached ‘Energy Ceasefire’— Zelenskyy Reportedly Calls That ‘News For Me’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-have-reached-energy-ceasefire-zelenskyy",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:09:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Ukraine backs ceasefire after Trump declares surprise deal is done",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-backs-ceasefire-after-trump-declares-surprise-deal-is-done",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:36:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Ukraine backs ceasefire after Trump declares surprise deal is done",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-backs-ceasefire-after-trump-declares-surprise-deal-is-done-13752617",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:36:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Hours after Trump declared an energy ceasefire, Russia hit Kharkiv power plant, one of 200-plus strikes on Ukraine’s grid this week, Zelenskyy says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/hours-after-trump-declared-an-energy-ceasefire-russia-hit-kharkiv",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:21:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells ABC he will organise elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraines-zelenskyy-tells-abc-he-will-organise-elections-if-russia",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:36:47.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}