Zelensky Prepares Elections and Peace Referendum
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may announce presidential elections and a referendum on a peace deal with Russia later in February, according to media reports citing sources amid pressure from the United States.
Ukraine has begun planning potential presidential elections and a referendum on a peace agreement with Russia, the Financial Times reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.
According to the publication, Volodymyr Zelensky could announce the plans on February 24, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The newspaper says the administration of Donald Trump is pushing for both votes to be held by May 15. Otherwise, sources claim, Kyiv could be denied security guarantees.
There has been no official confirmation of this information from Ukrainian authorities at the time of publication.
According to the publication, Volodymyr Zelensky could announce the plans on February 24, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The newspaper says the administration of Donald Trump is pushing for both votes to be held by May 15. Otherwise, sources claim, Kyiv could be denied security guarantees.
There has been no official confirmation of this information from Ukrainian authorities at the time of publication.
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