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'We would violate Ukrainian legislation on behalf of Putin' — Zelensky again rejects elections under martial law

The Kyiv Independent
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Ukraine was scheduled to hold a presidential election in March or April 2024 , concluding Zelensky 's first five-year term.

The vote was postponed as the country's constitution does not permit elections under martial law.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to use the delay to portray the president as "illegitimate" There are growing expectations of possible peace talks in 2025 as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledges to bring both sides to the negotiating table.

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