Only 10% of Ukrainians want wartime elections—so why does anyone else?
Only 10% of Ukrainians want elections before a ceasefire. The law agrees with them.
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Russia offered Ukraine a one-day ceasefire to hold a national vote. Zelenskyy called it “absurd”
Ukraine says it needs 60 days for a referendum on any peace deal; Russia proposed one.
Reuters: US pushes Ukraine toward a March peace deal with Russia and unrealistic May elections
The Witkoff-Kushner negotiating team has pressed Kyiv to move fast, warning that Trump will have less political capital for a deal as congressional midterms approach, according to sources familiar with the talks.
Ukraine reopens voter register for first time since Russian invasion
Officials say elections still impossible during martial law.
Ukraine’s parliament weighs wartime elections after repeated Trump demands
All factions, election commission, civil society to weigh in on wartime vote
Poll shows 63% of Ukrainians support Zelenskyy, despite Trump’s election demands and Russia’s “illegitimacy” claims
Russia won't negotiate because Zelenskyy is "illegitimate." But will Russia negotiate with whoever Ukrainians elect next to not surrender?
BREAKING: Zelenskyy asks US and Europe to ensure security for Ukraine for elections that could be held within 90 days
Will the US protect polling stations from Russian strikes?
Is Ukraine’s popular general Zaluzhnyi already running against Zelenskyy? The London rumors, explained
A US journalist says Zaluzhnyi has built a political team in London, though his aides reject the claims.
While Ukraine fights for freedom, Kremlin is waging information war — this time in Polish elections
Two contrasting visions for Poland’s future and its relationship with Ukraine are clashing in the presidential runoff
AfD escapes “extremist” label for now despite half of Germany wanting them banned
The AfD, which actively supports Russia, demands the cancellation of the intelligence agency's decision, calling it part of a politically motivated smear campaign.
George Simion leads Romania’s presidential election with anti-Ukraine, TikTok-driven campaign
A key NATO ally and Ukraine's lifeline may soon be led by a candidate Kyiv has banned.
Russia spreads fake videos to sway German elections toward pro-Russian AfD
Spiegel says the videos claim postal vote ballots exclude AfD before Germany's federal election.
If martial law is suspended for elections, Ukraine will lose its army, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine would be legally required to drastically reduce its wartime-sized army. Moreover, millions - most refugees abroad, soldiers, and those in occupied territories - would be unable to vote.
Trump’s envoy Kellogg pushes for Ukrainian elections in 2025 after potential ceasefire
Zelenskyy's potential main rival in a presidential race, MP Poroshenko, warned against holding elections under martial law, arguing they would fracture unity and give Putin a strategic advantage.
Germany’s Scholz blocks new € 3 billion Ukraine aid package
German Defense Minister Pistorius and FM Baerbock work to mobilize the additional military aid before 23 February elections, while the Chancellor considers this unnecessary.
TikTok, not anti-Ukraine stance, behind Romanian election surprise, ex-diplomat says
Social media strategy, not foreign policy views, propelled anti-NATO candidate Călin Georgescu to a stunning first-round victory in Romania's presidential election, former Foreign Ministry advisor Eusebiu Slavitescu told Euromaidan Press.
“Ignore the electoral noise: Georgescu’s TikTok triumph signals nothing about Ukraine,” says Romanian ex-diplomat
Romania's establishment was stunned when TikTok-powered outsider Călin Georgescu leapt from 6% in polls to 22.94% in Sunday's presidential vote, but former foreign ministry counselor Eusebiu Slavitescu sees social media algorithms at work, not shifting allegiances.
Pro-Russian candidate leads first round in Romania presidential race
Independent candidate Calin Georgescu leads Romania's presidential race with 22% of votes, challenging expectations.
Today’s Romanian election could reverse country’s support for Ukraine
Romania's current leadership supports Ukraine, but today's presidential elections and the upcoming parliamentary elections on December 1 could potentially alter the country's stance on this support.
ISW: Kremlin delays 2026 election planning amid uncertainty over Ukraine war duration
Russia hasn't begun typical advance planning for the 2026 Duma elections due to war uncertainty, while continuing to militarize government through the various initiatives.