‘It’s time’ for Ukraine to hold elections – Trump

Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential term expired last year but he has refused to hold a vote due to martial law

‘It’s time’ for Ukraine to hold elections – Trump

US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to hold elections, questioning the country’s democratic credentials in an interview with Politico published on Tuesday.

He appeared to issue a new challenge to Vladimir Zelensky, whose presidential term expired in May 2024, but has declined to organize a presidential election, citing martial law.

“They haven’t had an election in a long time,” Trump said. “You know, they talk about a democracy, but it gets to a point where it’s not a democracy anymore.”

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