Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire - Reuters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday that he would move forward with national elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60‑day ceasefire.

Zelenskiy said the ceasefire would create the conditions needed for a credible electoral process, allowing the country to hold voting without the disruption of ongoing hostilities. He emphasized that the ceasefire would need to be fully respected by both sides for the elections to proceed as planned.

The president’s remarks were made in response to recent critical comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelenskiy indicated that the criticism did not change his position on seeking a pause in fighting to enable democratic renewal.

He added that the proposed ceasefire would be a prerequisite for any election timetable, underscoring the link he sees between security stability and the legitimacy of a future vote. No specific date for the elections was announced, pending confirmation of the ceasefire agreement.