Zelensky Plans Votes, Security Permitting

Guerra Ucraina-Russia, le news. Zelensky: “La prossima settimana colloqui Kiev-Mosca-Usa”

Via libera dal Parlamento Ue al prestito di 90 miliardi a Kiev. Il Financial Times: “Zelensky annuncerà elezioni e referendum il 24”. Kiev frena. L’Ufficio del presidente ucraino replica: “Senza sicurezza non ci saranno annunci”

LIVE: War in Ukraine: elections will only be possible when the security situation allows, according to a senior Ukrainian official

For now, Russian terror continues and there is nothing to indicate that Russia is interested in ending the war, the official added, reacting to the Financial Times' report that Kyiv was considering organizing a presidential election.

Many questions about Ukraine's election and referendum

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky is set to announce elections in the spring and at the same time hold a referendum on a peace agreement, Financial Times reports. 'There are many questions about both the legality and the security,' says Russia expert Martin Kragh.

Ukraine: Only three months – NATO doubts Trump's peace initiative

According to a media report, the Ukrainian president plans to call elections and hold a referendum on a deal with Russia. But such a deal is not in sight.

Washington intensifies pressure on Kyiv: Will Ukraine hold elections in May?

According to a media report, the United States is pressing Ukraine to present a peace agreement with Russia to the people by May 15. At the same time, presidential elections are to be held. The ambitious timetable seems unrealistic.

Elections in Ukraine | Ukraine may agree to rapid elections because there are no other options

Holding elections under pressure quickly does not yield reliable results, says Ryhor Nizhnikau, a researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs.

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.'

Ukraine: Trump intensifies pressure on Zelensky

The United States wants a peace agreement by June and is pressuring Kyiv to make swift and painful decisions. Apparently the Ukrainian president is even considering short-term snap elections.

Ucraina, vannacciani votano sì alla fiducia ma no al decreto. Il generale: “Sappiamo dove stare”

La Camera approva con 207 sì, 119 no e 4 astenuti

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.

Zelenski estudia convocar elecciones y un referéndum sobre el plan de paz con Rusia

El presidente de Ucrania, Volodímir Zelenski, tiene en mente un calendario electoral para esta primavera. El jefe de Estado de Ucrania estudia convocar comicios presidenciales y un referéndum nacional sobre el plan de paz saliente de las negociaciones a tres bandas patrocinadas por Washington. El día previsto para realizar el anuncio oficial sería el próximo 24 de febrero, durante el cuarto aniversario del inicio de la invasión a gran escala. Así lo han trasladado funcionarios del entorno del mandatario al rotativo 'Financial Times'. Pocas horas después de que la noticia recorriera las principales cabeceras del país, fuentes de la Oficina Presidencial de Ucrania avisan de que cualquier resolución de este tipo está supeditada a una condición: «Mientras no haya seguridad, no habrá anuncios [sobre las elecciones]», destacó un interlocutor del equipo presidencial al medio RBC de Ucrania. La posición de Kiev sobre las elecciones era clara hasta el momento. Con la ley marcial vigente no se puede celebrar ninguna cita electoral. Este fue el argumento esgrimido por Ucrania hasta el

FT: «Il 24 febbraio Zelensky annuncerà le elezioni e un referendum sulla pace»

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.

+++ Ukraine War +++: Lavrov reiterates maximal demands on Ukraine

Europe has expanded Ukraine aid through 2025 +++ EU draws up a list of demands for Russia +++ Zelenskyy announces changes to air defenses +++ The news blog

FirstFT: Ukraine prepares to hold elections

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Trump drängt Selenskij offenbar zu Wahlen im Frühling [premium]

Laut US-Medienbericht könnte die Ukraine bis Mitte Mai Wahlen und eine Abstimmung über einen Friedensplan abhalten. Doch der Zeitplan scheint zu ambitioniert. Ein Deal ist nicht in Sicht.

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