Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he may not participate in future elections if a ceasefire or a freeze in hostilities occurs. While elections could take place before the war ends, he emphasized that this is not a definitive promise.
Speaking to journalists, Zelensky reiterated Ukraine's focus on self-defense. He emphasized the importance of receiving long-range weapons from the US to strike Russian military targets in response to attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. The topic was also raised in discussions with Donald Trump, but there are no concrete promises yet from the US side.
Meanwhile, Europe has seen significant anti-corruption action, with former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison and a pro-Russian Moldovan oligarch extradited, highlighting ongoing anti-corruption processes in the region.
These developments raise questions about future support for Ukraine from the US and Europe, as well as President Zelensky's political plans. Zelensky called on Ukrainians to discuss these issues and continue supporting the military.
