“Ms. Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA Oksana Markarova stated that the issue of the need for elections in Ukraine until the end of 2025 was not discussed with the US side. However, she stressed that if the administration of US President Donald Trump breaks this topic, Ukraine is ready for dialogue.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth” with reference to an interview with Markarova Project of Public
Details: Although the issue of the need for elections in Ukraine until the end of 2025 was not discussed, Markarova noted that if the team of US President Donald Trump would violate it, Ukraine is ready for discussion.
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“When this issue was theoretically discussed, in 2023-24, our position was such that we need to complete the fighting. During the war we will not be able to provide full access to voting and candidating,” the diplomat said.
This comment appeared on the background of the fact that on February 1, Trump Special Messenger on the Russo-Ukrainian War, General Keith Kelloggus stated that in the United States, Ukraine wants an election, especially if an Agreement on Truce is concluded.
“Most democratic countries hold elections during the war. I think it is very important. I think it is good for democracy. That’s the beauty of strong democracy that you have more than one person who can potentially run He said then.
That preceded:
- Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine can hold elections this year if hostilities cease and strong security guarantees will be created that will restrain Russia from restoring aggression.
- Two former US officials confirmed Reuters that the United States raised the issue of holding elections in Ukraine in 2023 and 2024 before Ukrainian high -ranking officials.