US EditionFT says Ukraine aims to announce election plan on February 24, source sceptical
- Ukraine's Presidential Office rejected a report claiming President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to announce elections and a referendum on February 24 due to security concerns.
- Ukrainian law prohibits holding national elections during martial law, which remains in effect due to the ongoing invasion by Russia.
- Ukrainian officials emphasize that election decisions depend on improved security conditions as Russian attacks continue.
- The Central Election Commission is preparing a framework for potential elections after martial law is lifted, aiming to protect electoral rights after the war.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Zelensky ‘planning Ukraine election and peace deal referendum in spring’
Announcement is set to be made on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to hold elections in Ukraine at the same time as a referendum on a possible peace plan, the British Financial Times reports today.
Under massive pressure from the United States, according to a report by the Financial Times, the Ukrainian head of state plans to hold a presidential election in spite of the war. Washington wants a ceasefire in the summer at the latest.
According to the Financial Times, the Trump administration is linking security guarantees to this because they would like to end the war by summer so they can focus on their own elections.
U.S. pressure precipitates the decision of the Ukrainian leader to organize the vote in May KEY — Russia and Ukraine negotiate in Abu Dhabi the end of the war: how much is missing for a peace agreement and what each party wants Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski is preparing to call elections in the country along with a referendum on peace with Russia, according to the Financial Times. The U.S. newspaper cites Ukrainian and Western officials…
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