President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) the possibility of holding presidential elections in wartime Ukraine and is now expecting MPs to "present their perspective".

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address

Quote: "Today, I spoke with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. We had a substantive discussion. I will not allow any speculation against Ukraine. If our partners – including our key partner in Washington – are speaking so much and so concretely about elections in Ukraine, about elections under martial law, we must provide legal Ukrainian responses to every question and every doubt. This is not easy, but we definitely do not need any pressure regarding this. I expect that the People's Deputies of Ukraine will present their perspective."

Details: Zelenskyy emphasised that security challenges depend on Western partners, while political and legal challenges "must be addressed by Ukraine, and they will be".

Background:

• US President Donald Trump believes that "the time has come" for Ukraine to hold presidential elections.
• Zelenskyy has responded to this reproach and said that he is "always ready".
• He has also said that international partners must ensure security during elections. Zelenskyy himself is ready for changes to election legislation during martial law.

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