Zelensky to Trump: Tell Putin to Give Us 2 Months Ceasefire and We Will Hold Elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in an interview with ABC News on October 11, 2026, that Ukraine is prepared to hold elections if Russia agrees to a complete ceasefire lasting 60 days.

Zelensky asked US President Donald Trump to relay this message to Russian President Vladimir Putin: give Ukraine two months of peace, and democratic elections will take place. He stressed that Ukraine is ready for elections, but security conditions must be met first.