KYIV, 12 Dec. - (ANA) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to hold elections in his war-torn country if the United States and other partners can provide the security necessary to ensure the vote can be held safely.

 

The White House has been pushing for Ukraine to hold elections -- US President Donald Trump told Politico in an interview published on December 9 "it's time"-- even though Ukraine's constitution doesn't allow for elections during wartime.

 

In a shift from previous statements, Zelenskyy said he would push parliament to draft legislation allowing for elections during martial law.   - (ANA) -

 

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