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2025-12-15 07:47:14
[Zelenskyy Asks Lawmakers to Prepare for Possible Elections] According to the Ukrainian National News Agency on the 14th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had informed members of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) to prepare for possible elections in the near future. Zelenskyy said, "Most importantly, I will not cling to the presidency. I believe Ukraine should be prepared for any changes." He said he had requested assistance from partners to address election security issues, and he had also informed Verkhovna Rada members to prepare for possible elections in the near future. Zelenskyy said he had received "signals" from the United States and President Trump regarding the Ukrainian presidential election, adding, "Whether these signals come only from the United States or also from Russia, I do not wish to comment at this time." (Xinhua)
