Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios he's ready to step down once the conflict with Russia wraps up. My goal is to finish the war, he said, adding that elections aren't his priority until peace arrives. 📺🤝
Zelenskyy, elected in 2019, explained that if Ukraine secures a ceasefire, he'll ask parliament to schedule a presidential vote. Martial law has paused elections due in 2024, as the country navigates Russia's military operation that began in February 2022.
During his trip to the U.S. for the UN General Assembly, Zelenskyy met with President Trump and stressed his push for new long-range weapons from Washington. He even joked that if Moscow won't end the fighting, Kremlin officials should know where the nearest bomb shelter is. 😅🏠💥
This unexpected pledge shows Zelenskyy's focus on peace and his willingness to step aside for Ukraine's future stability. Could this bold move pave the way for a new chapter in Ukrainian politics? 🌟🗳️
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Zelenskyy says he is ready to step down after conflict with Russia
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