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Zelensky Says He’s Ready to Hold Elections — Seeks U.S. and European Security Guarantees as Trump Urges Vote

Max Rego|The Hill
03:30 PM, 12/10/2025
Zelensky Says He’s Ready to Hold Elections — Seeks U.S. and European Security Guarantees as Trump Urges Vote

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to hold national elections and asked for U.S. and possibly European security guarantees, estimating a 60–90 day timeline. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to proceed with voting and has promoted a U.S.-backed peace proposal that Zelensky has not accepted. Zelensky has repeatedly rejected plans requiring territorial concessions. The debate over elections unfolds amid ongoing fighting and diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he is prepared to hold national elections and asked for security guarantees from the United States and, possibly, European partners, estimating that a vote could be staged within 60 to 90 days.

What Zelensky Said

"Since this question is raised today by the president of the United States of America, our partners, I will answer very briefly. Look, I am ready for elections," Zelensky told reporters, according to multiple outlets. He added, "I personally have the will and readiness to do this," and said Ukraine would welcome international security support to help ensure a safe vote while the war continues.

U.S. Push for Elections and a Peace Proposal

President Donald Trump urged on Monday that Ukraine move forward with elections even amid the conflict with Russia, telling Politico that "they're using war not to hold an election. I would think the Ukrainian people should have that choice."

Trump has also promoted a U.S.-backed peace proposal and criticized Zelensky for not yet reviewing it. "I have to say that I’m a little bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn’t yet read the proposal... His people love it, but he hasn’t. Russia’s fine with it," Trump said to reporters.

Context and Stakes

Under the Ukrainian constitution, national elections have not been held since Zelensky’s 2019 victory because martial law was declared after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Zelensky has repeatedly rejected any peace plan that would require territorial concessions as the price for an end to hostilities.

The question of holding elections intersects with ongoing diplomatic efforts by the U.S. administration to broker a ceasefire, and it raises complex issues about security, sovereignty and democratic legitimacy in wartime.

Reporting compiled from public statements by both leaders and multiple media outlets.

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