General · 9 December 2025
Trump says Ukraine should hold elections now
President Trump stated Ukraine should hold elections despite ongoing war with Russia, arguing they are using conflict to avoid voting. He questioned Ukraine's democratic legitimacy, saying the country has not held elections too long and claiming Ukrainian people deserve choice. Trump suggested Russia holds a military advantage. His comments come as Ukraine operates under martial law, which constitutionally prohibits elections during wartime.
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