Trump thinks Ukraine needs a new president. Who could replace Zelenskyy?
Summary
President Donald Trump said Ukraine should have a new president, criticizing Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s actions against Russian targets. Zelenskyy’s presidential term officially ended in 2024, but wartime rules allow him to stay in power during the war. Potential candidates to replace him include former military leader Valerii Zaluzhnyi.Key Facts
- President Trump called for Ukraine to choose a new president, citing damage to global diesel supplies from Zelenskyy’s attacks on Russian refineries.
- Ukraine’s constitution and martial law allow Zelenskyy to stay president during the ongoing war, despite his term ending in 2024.
- Some Ukrainians want new political leaders but are hesitant to hold elections before the war ends.
- Zelenskyy suggested holding elections if Russian President Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
- Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former top Ukrainian general and current ambassador to the UK, is considered Zelenskyy’s main rival.
- Zaluzhnyi is trusted by about 64% of Ukrainians, largely due to his military successes in 2022.
- Zelenskyy was elected in 2019 with 73% of the vote and remains popular with around 53% public trust.
- Other political figures like former President Poroshenko and former Prime Minister Tymoshenko are not seen as strong contenders.
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