Trump questions Ukraine's election timeline, tells Zelenskyy to be
Summary
US President Donald Trump questions Ukraine's election timeline amid ongoing war, urging President Zelenskyy to be realistic while European leaders discuss peace talks. Zelenskyy insists that election decisions belong to Ukrainians despite constitutional and wartime constraints.
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump criticizes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, questioning the timing of Ukraine's next elections amid ongoing war.
- Trump discusses Ukraine with European leaders who propose a joint meeting involving the US and Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy states readiness to hold national elections within three months if parliament and international partners agree, emphasizing the decision belongs to Ukrainians.
- Ukraine's constitutional ban on elections during martial law and ongoing conflict complicates the possibility of elections; Western partners reaffirm Zelenskyy's legitimacy while Russia rejects it.
