Ukraine is reportedly planning to hold presidential elections this spring along with a potential referendum on a peace agreement with Russia, according to information obtained by the Financial Times and reported by Expressen. Ukrainian and European officials reportedly told the Financial Times that Ukraine plans to announce the elections shortly, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to present the plans on February 24, 2026 - the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.
The reported election plans come amid pressure from the Trump administration, which has allegedly given Ukraine a deadline to hold elections by May 15 or risk having proposed US security guarantees withdrawn. According to the report, Zelenskyy will also announce a referendum on a potential peace agreement with Russia.
they will do everything to end the war and they want a clear schedule for all events
Last week, Zelenskyy reportedly stated that the US had given Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach a peace settlement, telling The Guardian that 'they will do everything to end the war and they want a clear schedule for all events.' Previously, Zelenskyy had maintained that elections were impossible while the war continues, parts of the country remain occupied by Russia, and millions of Ukrainians are displaced.