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Summary

Facing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to accept a peace deal with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated his readiness to hold new elections. This announcement comes after Trump accused Ukraine of using the war as a pretext to avoid elections. Zelenskyy is preparing revised proposals to send to Washington regarding the peace deal, which originally faced criticism for being too favorable to Russia and involved Ukraine ceding territory in the Donbas region. European allies have expressed solidarity with Ukraine, although some, like Italy’s Matteo Salvini, have voiced skepticism about continued aid. Trump has criticized Europe’s role in the conflict and has blown hot and cold on Ukraine since returning to office. Russia’s President Putin reaffirmed his position that the Donbas region belongs to Russia.

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Zelenskyy Signals Readiness for Elections Amidst U.S. Pressure for Peace Deal with Russia

Rome, Italy – December 10, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his willingness to hold new elections in Ukraine, a move that comes as the United States is pressing Kyiv to accept a controversial peace deal to end the nearly four-year war with Russia.

The announcement follows public criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused Ukraine of using the ongoing conflict to avoid holding elections. Ukrainian law currently prohibits elections under martial law, which has been in effect since Russia’s invasion.

Zelenskyy stated he will be submitting revised proposals to Washington within the next day, hoping to address concerns about the initial version of the U.S.-brokered peace deal, which many, including some European allies, viewed as overly favorable to Russia. The core contention revolves around the potential surrender of the Donbas region in exchange for security guarantees that fall short of Ukraine’s NATO aspirations.

“I am ready for the elections,” Zelenskyy told journalists. He added that he is requesting Ukrainian lawmakers to prepare proposals on how to amend the legislative frameworks so elections could be held during martial law.

President Zelenskyy spent the days prior consulting with European leaders in London and Brussels before meeting with Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy.

Meanwhile, President Putin reaffirmed Russia’s stance on the Donbas region. “This territory is important; it is our historical territory, absolutely,” he said during a televised event.

President Trump’s position on Ukraine has been inconsistent, oscillating between criticism and support. He recently imposed new sanctions on Russian oil firms.

European allies, including Italy, have expressed solidarity with Ukraine. However, Prime Minister Meloni’s government recently postponed a decision on renewing military aid to Ukraine, highlighting internal divisions on the level of support for Kyiv. Trump has also blasted Europe’s role in the conflict, saying, “They talk but they don’t produce.”

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