Exclusive: Zelensky "ready" to leave office after war ends
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he plans to leave office once the war with Russia is over. He expressed readiness to organize elections if a ceasefire occurs and said the current security situation poses challenges, but he believes elections are possible.Key Facts
- Zelensky said he will step down after the war ends and does not intend to lead Ukraine in peacetime.
- He plans to ask Ukraine's parliament to organize elections if there is a ceasefire.
- Elections in Ukraine have been postponed because of the ongoing war.
- Zelensky noted that both Ukraine's security situation and its constitution make holding elections difficult during martial law.
- He confirmed his commitment to pushing forward with elections if a multi-month ceasefire is agreed.
- About 20% of Ukraine is under Russian occupation, complicating election logistics.
- Zelensky was elected president in 2019 and was initially very popular, with approval ratings above 60%.
- Criticism has arisen from attempts to weaken anti-corruption agencies, but these moves were reversed.
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