Putin Calls for Ukraine Presidential Election Amid Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Ukraine to hold a presidential election following the end of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's term. Despite the ongoing conflict, Zelenskiy and Kyiv's allies believe not holding the election is the right choice. Putin argues the Ukrainian parliament remains the only legitimate authority.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Ukraine should hold a presidential election following the expiry of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's five-year term.

Zelenskiy has not faced an election despite the expiry of his term, something he and Kyiv's allies deem the right decision in wartime. Putin said the only legitimate authority in Ukraine now was parliament, and that its head should be given power.