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Zelenskiy to Announce Presidential Election and Referendum

2/11/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to announce a presidential election and a referendum on February 24, according to the Financial Times.
The plan follows discussions among U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators about submitting any peace deal with Russia to a referendum.
Ukrainian voters may vote on both the national elections and the referendum simultaneously.
Officials have considered holding these events in May, the report notes.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to announce a presidential election and a referendum on February 24, according to the Financial Times.
The plan follows discussions among U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators about submitting any peace deal with Russia to a referendum.
Ukrainian voters may vote on both the national elections and the referendum simultaneously.
Officials have considered holding these events in May, the report notes.