US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Oval Office of the White House, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, in Washington, DC, US, Aug 18, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueUS President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Oval Office of the White House, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, in Washington, DC, US, Aug 18, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he was open to holding an election in his country, if the war with Russia comes to an end and it was safe to do so. Asked about his willingness to hold an election, an issue raised several times by Trump, Zelensky said, "Yes, of course, we are open to election, yes. Zelensky added that a truce in the war was needed to make it possible for Ukrainians to engage in a democratic, open and legal election.
