The United States wants Ukraine to scope agreement with Russia as shortly as possible and to hold democratic elections. – Most democratic states hold elections during the war. It is crucial that they do so too," said General Keith Kellogg, peculiar Envoy of Donald Trump for Russia and Ukraine.
General Keith Kellog, whom Donald Trump has appointed as Special Envoy for Russia and UkraineHe is convinced that the war will end in the coming months. In an interview with Reuter's agency, he said that he and the president of the United States were developing a detailed strategy on ceasefire and reaching an agreement.
The US is pushing Ukraine. It's about election.
Although he did not uncover the details of the fresh plan, there have already been reports in the media that the United States wants to persuade Ukraine to make any concessions that Russia insists on.
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Kellogg besides said that presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine, suspended for war "must take place".
– Most democratic states hold elections during the war. I think it is crucial that Ukraine does so. I think it's good for democracy. This is the beauty of a solid democracy: you have more than 1 individual possibly moving for office," he said.
Vladimir Putin wants elections in Ukraine
This is not the first time the United States has discussed elections in Ukraine. Officials of the State Department and the White home both in 2023 and 2024 reported to their Ukrainian counterparts that elections were crucial for maintaining democracy and global standards.
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Kiev turned down the proposals. Joe Biden's administration stated that holding a state of war election would divided Ukraine and possibly encourage Russia to attempts to influence the results and faster accomplishment of their objectives.
Russia besides insists on holding elections in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin publically stated that He doesn't think Volodymyr Zelenski for his rightful President, due to the fact that he has not obtained a fresh electoral mandate and so has no right to negociate or sign papers concerning a possible peace agreement.
