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Zelenskyy Ready for Elections, Seeks Western Security Help

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Above: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy, on Dec. 9, 2025. Image credit: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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Holding elections during active war requires genuine security guarantees from Western partners, not political pressure. Ukraine's constitution and international law prohibit territorial concessions, and any election must ensure soldiers can vote while Russian attacks continue. Zelensky's openness to elections within 60 to 90 days demonstrates democratic commitment, contingent on partners providing actual security support rather than empty demands.

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