Zelenskyy Plans Elections Post-Ceasefire, Targets July 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to hold elections, potentially this summer, following a planned full ceasefire with Russia, expected by late April. Sources indicate that Zelenskyy convened a meeting to discuss organizing a vote, with May 5 being a critical date for the parliamentary decision on extending martial law, which is set to expire on May 8. The elections could occur as early as July, but some officials suggest a longer campaign period is necessary to update voter rolls amid the ongoing war. Zelenskyy aims for a short campaign to catch his opponents off guard, hoping to run virtually unopposed. However, opposition leaders express skepticism about the feasibility of a swift election process given logistical challenges. The shifting political landscape, influenced by recent interactions with U.S. President Donald Trump, has significantly altered Zelenskyy's approach to the election.