Elections and referendum in Ukraine: is this really what Trump is demanding?

Foreign media reports about US demands to hold elections by May 15 may turn out to be an informational injection and a tool to test the mood of Ukrainians.

People’s Deputy from “European Solidarity” Maria Ionova noted on the air of “Pryamoy” that the real situation in the legislative body looks much more restrained than it is presented in the headlines of foreign publications.

According to her, only working discussions are currently underway, and the preparation of the necessary legal framework is still far from complete.

“Information about February 24 may be an informational injection to test our society, how we will perceive it. There are definitely no political votes in parliament specifically for the electoral process,” Ionova emphasized.

She recalled that the current martial law lasts until May 4, and according to the norms, elections become possible only six months after its lifting. In addition to legal obstacles, there is a need for amendments to the Criminal and Administrative Codes.

So far, no political consensus has been found on this issue among the factions. European partners also do not support the idea of voting in wartime, as this contradicts the standards of the Council of Europe, the MP noted.

As a reminder, Western media outlets previously reported on the US demand to hold elections in Ukraine by May 15. Moreover, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly plans to announce presidential elections and a referendum on the peace agreement on February 24. However, sources on Bankova denied this information.

Meanwhile, more than 55% of Ukrainians are against holding elections before the end of the war , according to a survey conducted by New Image Marketing Group. The idea of holding elections before the end of the war is generally approved by 36.5%: of these, 19% completely support it and 17.5% rather support it. Overall, 55.5% are against it: 28.5% completely do not support it, and 27% rather support it. 8% could not answer.

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