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EU: Ukraine Elections Possible Only Under Safe Conditions

12/9/2025

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The European Commission said Ukraine can hold elections only under suitable conditions, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's call.
Spokesperson Anita Hipper said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is democratically elected and that Russia's aggression makes elections impracticable.
U.S. President Donald Trump argued the war is used to delay elections and that Ukrainians deserve a choice.
Zelenskyy remains focused on preserving Ukraine's territorial integrity while navigating a revised U.S. peace plan.

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The European Commission said Ukraine can hold elections only under suitable conditions, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's call.
Spokesperson Anita Hipper said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is democratically elected and that Russia's aggression makes elections impracticable.
U.S. President Donald Trump argued the war is used to delay elections and that Ukrainians deserve a choice.
Zelenskyy remains focused on preserving Ukraine's territorial integrity while navigating a revised U.S. peace plan.