Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun work on establishing the necessary infrastructure abroad to ensure the organization of elections and the participation of Ukrainian citizens currently outside the country.
In his remarks, Zelensky stressed that security remains the key prerequisite, without which holding elections would be impossible.
“One possible solution for conducting the electoral process could be a ceasefire or the end of the war, at least for the duration of the elections,” the Ukrainian president said.
Zelensky emphasized the importance of ensuring that all citizens are able to vote, including soldiers serving on the front lines. He also underlined that it is not up to Russian President Vladimir Putin to decide when or in what form elections should be held in Ukraine.
Additionally, the Ukrainian president stated that Ukraine would be prepared to forgive a €90 billion loan, provided that Russia pays reparations for the damage caused by the war.
Zelensky also addressed the security situation in the Odesa region, noting that investigations are underway into multiple air defense shortcomings in the area. He said those responsible are under scrutiny and that discussions on this issue will take place directly between him and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
