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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would only hold elections and a referendum if a ceasefire and security guarantees were in place, denying a reported announcement date.

Le Monde
LIVE: War in Ukraine – Zelensky accepts new talks with the United States to end the conflict

The Ukrainian president says he has accepted a US proposal to hold talks next week, noting that the issue of territories will remain at the heart of the discussions, according to Bloomberg.

LIVE: War in Ukraine – Zelensky accepts new talks with the United States to end the conflict
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La Repubblica
Ukraine-Russia War, news. Zelensky: "Elections only after ceasefire and security guarantees"

EU Parliament approves a 90 billion euro loan to Kyiv. The Financial Times: "Zelensky will announce elections and a referendum on the 24th." Kyiv holds back. The president's office replies: "Without security there will be no announcements."

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Le Monde
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : un prêt de 90 milliards d’euros à Kiev approuvé par le Parlement européen

Ce prêt, soutenu par 458 voix au Parlement européen, sera financé par un emprunt de l’UE sur les marchés financiers et les intérêts seront payés par le budget européen.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : un prêt de 90 milliards d’euros à Kiev approuvé par le Parlement européen
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NRC
By demanding elections in wartime, Trump puts Ukraine under pressure again

The U.S. is trying to force a ceasefire by demanding that Ukraine hold elections by May 15. But Russia's condition that peace can only come after such elections cannot be accepted by Ukraine. 'The U.S. is tying a noose around our neck.'

By demanding elections in wartime, Trump puts Ukraine under pressure again
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Helsingin Sanomat
Vaalit Ukrainassa | Zelenskyi kiistää media­väitteet pikaisista vaaleista

Vaalien järjestäminen paineen alla nopeasti ei tuo luotettavaa tulosta, arvioi Ulkopoliittisen instituutin tutkija Ryhor Nizhnikau.

Vaalit Ukrainassa | Zelenskyi kiistää media­väitteet pikaisista vaaleista
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ABC
Zelensky considers calling elections and a referendum on the peace plan with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is weighing an electoral calendar for this spring, including presidential elections and a national referendum on the peace plan arising from the three-way talks sponsored by Washington. Officials said the official announcement could come on February 24, the fourth anniversary of the start of the large-scale invasion. Hours after the news circulated, sources from the Presidential Office of Ukraine warned that any such resolution would depend on one condition: "While there is no security, there will be no announcements [about the elections]." On Wednesday afternoon, Zelensky himself indicated a ceasefire as a necessary condition, always with "security guarantees," and denied a date for the announcement.

Zelensky considers calling elections and a referendum on the peace plan with Russia
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Handelsblatt
Ukraine war: Zelensky reiterates conditions for elections

The Ukrainian president Zelenskyy says he is willing to hold elections again, but with conditions. He responds to a media report.

Ukraine war: Zelensky reiterates conditions for elections
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The Independent
Zelensky ‘planning Ukraine election and peace deal referendum in spring’ after US pressure

Announcement is set to be made on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia war

Zelensky ‘planning Ukraine election and peace deal referendum in spring’ after US pressure
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Dagens Nyheter
Many questions about Ukraine's election and referendum

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to announce elections in the spring and simultaneously hold a referendum on a peace agreement, according to the Financial Times. There are many questions about both the legality and the security, says Russia expert Martin Kragh. Zelenskyy rejects the report and says that an election can only be held during a ceasefire

Many questions about Ukraine's election and referendum
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
War in Ukraine: Will Zelenskiy announce a presidential election and a referendum? Kyiv denies report

The Financial Times reports that the Ukrainian head of state plans, under US pressure, to set a presidential election and a peace referendum before May 15. Zelenskiy's office denies this, according to the Kyiv Independent.

War in Ukraine: Will Zelenskiy announce a presidential election and a referendum? Kyiv denies report
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Der Spiegel
Ukraine: Europeans cover the U.S. shortfall in Ukraine aid with billions

With substantial financial effort, Europeans keep supporting Ukraine as U.S. aid falls to almost zero. Yet the burdens are not distributed evenly.

Ukraine: Europeans cover the U.S. shortfall in Ukraine aid with billions
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Público
Zelensky's cabinet denies plan for May elections

The United States is pressuring Kyiv to quickly announce presidential elections and a referendum on the peace deal. However, the conditions for that are far from being in place.

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Le Figaro
War in Ukraine: the European Parliament approves a €90 billion loan to Kyiv

It will be financed by a loan from the European Union on the financial markets, and the interest will be paid by the EU budget.

War in Ukraine: the European Parliament approves a €90 billion loan to Kyiv
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
War in Ukraine: Zelenskiy ties presidential election to conditions

Britain doubles the number of its soldiers in Norway +++ British defense minister: increasing threat from Russia in the Arctic +++ Ukraine election in May? +++ all updates in the live blog

War in Ukraine: Zelenskiy ties presidential election to conditions
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Financial Times
FirstFT: Ukraine prepares to hold elections

Also in today’s newsletter: Activist hedge fund Elliott Management builds LSE stake and House votes down Trump measure

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Helsingin Sanomat
Ukraine Peace | FT: Ukraine to hold presidential elections and a referendum on the peace agreement in the spring

According to the Financial Times, the Trump administration has made elections and a referendum a condition for security guarantees.

Ukraine Peace | FT: Ukraine to hold presidential elections and a referendum on the peace agreement in the spring
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
War in Ukraine: Report: Zelensky plans referendum and election

Details on February 24 +++ France's president wants to speak with Putin +++ the government is disappointed by the outcome of the talks in Abu Dhabi +++ all the latest news in the live blog

War in Ukraine: Report: Zelensky plans referendum and election
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Le Figaro
War in Ukraine: military aid at its lowest level, but Europe limits the decline

After the withdrawal of American support to Kyiv, military aid was weaker last year than in 2022, even as European countries stepped up to fill the gap, increasing their envelope by 67% in 2025 compared with the 2022-2024 average.

War in Ukraine: military aid at its lowest level, but Europe limits the decline
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El Mundo
Elections in Ukraine in exchange for a truce: What is Zelensky aiming for with this move?

Zelensky offers to hold presidential elections in Ukraine before May 15 but clarifies that they will only be held if Russia respects a ceasefire. The Kremlin says it will not accept what has been agreed between the US and Kyiv. Read

Elections in Ukraine in exchange for a truce: What is Zelensky aiming for with this move?
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Kathimerini
Ukraine: Elections will be announced when the security situation allows

The Financial Times reported that Kyiv, under pressure from the United States, is considering holding presidential elections and a referendum on a potential peace agreement with Russia before mid-May.

Ukraine: Elections will be announced when the security situation allows
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