Putin Challenges Zelenskyy's Legitimacy as Ukraine's Leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy lacks legitimacy following the expiration of his term, complicating potential peace talks between the two nations. Despite Ukraine being under martial law and Zelenskiy not holding elections, Ukrainian officials and allies maintain his legitimacy. Putin's comments come as he expresses readiness for a ceasefire based on current battlefield lines, but Ukraine and its allies view this as a tactic to undermine Zelenskiy and avoid genuine peace negotiations.