The Ukrainian presidential elections, initially scheduled for spring 2024, have been delayed due to ongoing martial law amid the war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated that elections will be held after martial law is lifted, a stance echoed by US special envoy Keith Kellogg, who stated that the US supports elections as a democratic measure. The urgency for elections has been amplified by comments from US politicians and Russia, questioning Zelenskyy's legitimacy. While a truce with Moscow could pave the way for elections, concrete details of the US plan remain undisclosed.
The hot phase of the war will end, and when martial law is lifted, elections will be announced," said Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting the connection between war conditions and electoral proceedings.
US special envoy Keith Kellogg emphasized the importance of elections for democracy, stating that the US wants Ukraine to hold them before the end of the year if a truce with Moscow can be reached.
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