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Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told ABC's "This Week" that he would organize new elections in Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. This came after US President Donald Trump criticized Zelenskiy for attacking Russian oil refineries, suggesting it was time for Ukraine to get a new president. In his response, Zelenskiy emphasized the need for both sides to cease hostilities before such steps are taken and noted that international fuel prices are rising due to conflicts in the Middle East.
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On October 10, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of rejecting opportunities to end the war with Russia and contributing to global fuel shortages through strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This came after Trump signed a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy diesel from Russia, aiming to address high U.S. fuel prices ahead of midterm elections.

Zelensky expressed pain over Trump's decision in an interview on October 14, stating it was "painful" when Trump chose the side of Russia rather than Ukraine. He added that maintaining neutrality without wavering is crucial for partners like Trump but acknowledged a sense of betrayal while emphasizing Ukraine’s commitment to its own sovereignty and citizens.

These developments underscored growing tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, with European leaders voicing support for Ukraine at an EU summit in Brussels following Zelensky's diplomatic outreach amidst deteriorating relations with the U.S.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire WASHINGTON, Oct 11 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday in response to critical comments from US President Donald Trump that he will organize Ukraine elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
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🔮 Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire WASHINGTON, Oct 11 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday in response to critical comments from US President Donald Trump that he will organize Ukraine elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire · assertive framing

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire WASHINGTON, Oct 11 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday in response to critical comments from US President Donald Trump that he will organize Ukraine elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. asserted
Putin → tell → ceasefire
"Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections," Zelenskiy told ABC's "This Week. asserted
Zelenskiy → tell → ABC
Trump on Saturday criticized Zelenskiy for attacking Russian oil refineries a day after the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel that were designed to deprive Moscow of revenues to fund its war in Ukraine. asserted
that → criticize → Ukraine
"I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," Trump had told reporters at the White House. asserted
Trump → think → House
In response, Zelenskiy said "it's up to Ukrainians" to choose their leader and noted that Putin would also like to change who is leading Ukraine. asserted
who → say → Ukraine
He said it is easy for Ukraine to be blamed for higher fuel prices "when everybody in the world understands (that) because of the war in (the) Middle East, the prices are rising." asserted
prices → say → East
Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskiy said Ukraine was ready to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow ceases its own strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. asserted
Moscow → say → infrastructure
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