Zelenskiy Urges West's Support for Wartime Elections in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his desire to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine in 2024, but this would require legislative changes, financial support from partners, and international observers, even in the front lines. Zelenskyy discussed this with US Senator Lindsey Graham, who found the president's remarks reasonable. Zelenskyy also emphasized the need for the West to allow Ukrainian refugees to vote and expressed his willingness to find a solution for organizing elections for military personnel and refugees. He stated that he does not want to wait several years without elections and hopes to hold them within a year if possible.