Zelenskiy Calls for Ceasefire Before Elections Amid U.S. Pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faces pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to hasten peace talks with Russia. At the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskiy emphasized the need for a two-month ceasefire from Russia before proceeding with elections, urging Trump to press Russian President Putin for a truce.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged facing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to expedite peace discussions with Russia, during a statement on Saturday.

At the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskiy highlighted the necessity for a two-month ceasefire from Russia before any electoral processes could commence, directly responding to Trump's call for swift action.

He urged President Trump to leverage influence over Russian President Putin, advocating for a ceasefire as a prerequisite to legislative changes and subsequent elections in Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)