Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now, as Trump demands?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Mansur MirovalevDecember 10, 2025 at 04:46 PM
Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now, as Trump demands?

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Donald Trump has criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not holding elections in Ukraine, suggesting the country is losing its democratic status. Zelenskyy responded that he is ready to hold elections if the US and Europe can ensure security. However, the Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections during wartime, and Russia's full-scale invasion continues. Trump's remarks echo Russian talking points, as Putin has long questioned Zelenskyy's legitimacy. Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, which involves ceding land to Russia, is seen as aligning with Moscow's interests. The feasibility of holding elections during the ongoing conflict remains a significant challenge.

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ukraine 100% presidential election 90% donald trump 80% volodymyr zelenskyy 70% russia 70% wartime elections 60% democracy 50% security 40%

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