Zelensky’s Ukrainian election proposal requires guarantees of security and legitimacy

Published December 10, 2025 1:56pm ET



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to honor the White House’s demands for a federal election, but the logistics of voting in wartime may prove difficult.

Zelensky told reporters Tuesday that he will pursue legislation that will allow Ukraine to hold elections during wartime, reversing his long-standing opposition to the idea less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump complained about the lack of “democracy” in the war-torn nation.

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