Ukraine Open to Wartime Elections if Security Can Be Guaranteed

Barchart · 2d ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to hold elections in the war-torn country if the United States and other partners can provide the security necessary to ensure the vote can be held safely. The White House has been pushing for Ukraine to hold elections -- US President Donald Trump told Politico in an interview published on December 9 "it's time"-- even though Ukraine's constitution doesn't allow for elections during wartime. In a shift from previous statements, Zelenskyy said he would push parliament to draft legislation…