Ukraine responds to Trump's demand for elections
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Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:02:25 +0200
Are elections in Ukraine possible in 2025The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, Oksana Markarova, commented on this matter.According to her, despite the fact that the issue of the need to hold elections in Ukraine by the end of 2025 has not yet been discussed with the United States, official Kyiv is ready for discussions if the team of US President Donald Trump violates it.
When this issue was theoretically discussed, in 202324, our position was that for this to happen, hostilities must end.
During war, we will not be able to ensure full access to voting and candidacy.
Oksana Markarova Madam Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States This statement by the Ukrainian diplomat came after Trumps special envoy for the RussianUkrainian war, General Keith Kellogg, stated on February 1 that the United States wants Ukraine to hold elections, especially if a truce agreement is reached.According to the latter, most democratic countries hold elections during war.
I think thats very important.
I think thats good for democracy.
Thats the beauty of a strong democracy, that you have more than one person who can potentially run.
Keith Kellogg Donald Trumps Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia
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