Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is open to the idea of holding presidential elections in the country and is confident in his victory. Reuters reported this on Saturday, February 7, citing a source.
“Zelensky, whose support has dropped since the start of the conflict but remains above 50%, is confident of his victory,” the document said.
According to five officials, during the talks in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian and US delegations discussed the possibility of holding simultaneous elections and referendums to reach a peace agreement. At the same time, the US side proposed to do this in May.
According to some acquaintances, the timetable seems unrealistic. This is due to the fact that “Americans are in too much of a hurry” as preparations will require more time, the report said. company.
In December 2025, the Ukrainian leader promised that will leave power after the conflict in Ukraine ended.
Previously, Zelensky also said that the country has developed legislative initiatives that will contribute to the promotion organize presidential elections and a referendum in the context of war. According to him, US President Donald Trump is also calling for elections in this country, but to do this it is necessary to ensure security on Ukrainian territory.
