Ukraine is ready to discuss elections if the United States raises this issue – Markarova

Ukraine cannot hold the election until the war is ongoing, as it makes it impossible for citizens to vote and participate in them. But if the US President Donald Trump team initiates this issue, Kyiv is ready for discussion. Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA Oksana Markarova said in an interview with public, reports UNN.

When this issue was theoretically discussed, in 2023-24, our position was such that the fighting was to be completed. During the war we will not be able to provide full access to voting and candidating

Former US President Special Representative Donald Trump for Ukraine and Russia Kit Kelloggus stated that if the ceasefire is able to reach an agreement in the coming months, Washington expects Ukraine to hold the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections by the end of the year.

Zelensky has repeatedly emphasized that the Ukrainian Constitution and laws do not allow elections during martial law.

At the same time, he suggested that after the active fighting was completed, the Verkhovna Rada could decide to abolish martial law and appoint an election date.

Earlier

Trump said his administration had planned a number of meetings and negotiations. In particular, with Ukraine, Russia and “different sides”.