President Zelensky Ready To Hold Elections In 60-90 Days, Needs US And European Security Support

President Zelensky met President Trump. (Twitter/@WhiteHouse)

JAKARTA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he was "ready" to hold a presidential election within 60-90 days if security and legal conditions were guaranteed, urging the United States and European partners to help create the environment needed to vote in times of war.

This happened after US President Donald Trump publicly raised the issue.

President Zelensky told reporters in Rome, Italy the topic was not discussed in his recent contact with US officials, stressing the decision on elections belongs to the Ukrainian people, reported by Anadolu (10/12).

President Zelensky further rejected claims that Kyiv avoided voting for political reasons, saying the continuation of the war was not related to who held the position.

He underlined that holding elections would require safe conditions despite Russian attacks, as well as legal adjustments to ensure legitimacy and allow frontline troops to participate.

In this regard, President Zelensky urged US and European partners to help Ukraine create the necessary security environment, saying the country could be ready to vote in two to three months if support was provided.

He added that he was fully prepared to run for office and had asked lawmakers to design changes that would allow elections during wartime.

President Zelensky hopes to review proposals from partners and parliament after he returns to Kyiv.