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Zelensky to Announce Elections Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

2/13/2026

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Zelensky's Election Plans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to announce elections and a referendum on a peace deal with Russia on February 24.
The United States has pressured Ukraine to finalize peace negotiations by spring, with elections possibly set for May 15.
Zelensky's office denied reports of imminent announcements, saying security must be ensured first.
Martial law prohibits elections.
Zelensky remains a candidate despite declining popularity and potential competition from Valery Zaluzhny.

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Zelensky Seeks Guarantees

Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, told The Atlantic that Ukraine remains committed to peace negotiations but will not accept sovereignty undermining terms.
His core demand is security guarantees from the United States and Europe for a ceasefire.
Progress on guarantees has been slow and responses from the United States are vague.
Elections would be possible only under secure conditions amid stalled talks among Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.

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Zelensky's Election Plans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to announce elections and a referendum on a peace deal with Russia on February 24.
The United States has pressured Ukraine to finalize peace negotiations by spring, with elections possibly set for May 15.
Zelensky's office denied reports of imminent announcements, saying security must be ensured first.
Martial law prohibits elections.
Zelensky remains a candidate despite declining popularity and potential competition from Valery Zaluzhny.

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