Media coverage of election day in Ukraine
The Economist newspaper quoted sources as saying that the Ukrainian presidential election could take place this summer.
According to RIA Novosti, The Economist quoted sources as saying that this summer, martial law could be lifted in Ukraine and presidential elections could be held.
"Mr Zelensky convened a meeting last week to instruct his team to hold a vote after a full ceasefire. Lifting martial law is a necessary first step to start the electoral process. Sources did not give an exact date, but most believe Mr Zelensky is aiming for the summer" – The Economist said.
As the publication notes, the incumbent leader of Ukraine intends to run for re-election.
Earlier, US Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff said in an interview with journalist Tucker Carlson that Ukraine had agreed to hold elections.
Volodymyr Zelensky's presidential term expired on May 20, 2024. The 2024 Ukrainian presidential election was canceled, citing martial law and general mobilization. Mr. Zelensky stated that "the election is not at the right time." Martial law was introduced in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the next day, President Zelensky signed a decree on general mobilization.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that, according to preliminary assessments, the only legitimate authorities in Ukraine are the parliament and its speaker.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US is discussing territorial issues, demarcation lines and control of nuclear power plants as part of efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. And his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, added that the US considers the central issue of the conflict in Ukraine to be the status of regions that have joined Russia and recognition by the international community.
