Ukraine will only hold elections after ceasefire, Zelensky says

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Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026

Elections in Ukraine have been effectively suspended since Russia invaded
Sergei SUPINSKY

Elections in Ukraine have been effectively suspended since Russia invaded
Sergei SUPINSKY

Ukraine will only hold elections once it has security guarantees in place and a ceasefire with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday, pushing back at suggestions he was planning to stage fresh ballots under US pressure.

Elections in Ukraine have been effectively suspended since Russia invaded in 2022 due to martial law.

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