“Ukraine is ready to hold elections after a complete ceasefire. Zelensky called on the US to negotiate with Russia and support security.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Volodymyr Zelenskyi. Photo: OP Source: message on the website of the President’s Office according to the results of the meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing”
Zelensky’s direct speech: “It is America that can help with this (providing conditions for elections – ed.) the most. If there is a need for elections now, there should be a ceasefire – at least for the period of the election process and voting. This is what needs to be discussed. Frankly, we here in Ukraine believe that America should talk to the Russian side about this.”
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Details: During an online meeting with international partners, the head of state outlined the vision of future security arrangements. According to the president, the Ukrainian side is working on a framework document that should become the basis of Ukraine’s security.
Zelensky emphasized a fundamental point: this document should not be just a political declaration, but a “legally binding agreement.” For this, he believes, he must go through the approval procedure in the US Congress. Only this way will guarantee reliability and real implementation of agreements.
The President also informed that Ukraine handed over the updated version of this framework document to the American team the day before. It contains 20 key points, which, according to Zelenskyi, can become the foundation for the entire security architecture.
“I expect feedback from America,” the president said.
Separately, the head of state emphasized that effective security guarantees cannot be implemented exclusively in a bilateral format. This process requires the involvement of Europe and all members of the “Coalition of the Willing”, including Pacific partners such as Japan, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Their support is critical to the sustainability of the future security architecture.
The president also noted that an economic agreement was discussed with the American side, which provides for the participation of the United States in reconstruction, post-war development and the implementation of joint investment projects.
The president also emphasized the importance of expanding the PURL program. Zelensky thanked partners for strengthening air defense, which allows protecting the energy system from Russian attacks, and once again called on allies to speed up the implementation of the mechanism for using frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine.
Prehistory:
- In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine’s “time has come” hold presidential elections.
- Zelenskyi said in response to thiswhich is “always ready” for elections. He also noted that international partners must ensure security during conducting elections.
- December 11 Zelenskyi reportedwho, following signals from the United States, asked people’s deputies to prepare legislative changes regarding the possibility of holding elections during martial law.
- The Vice-Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Kornienko said that at the moment the Council does not have any “drafts” or legislative initiatives regarding holding elections during martial law.