Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking on December 10, 2025, confirmed that his government is prepared to hold presidential elections within 60 to 90 days if the United States and European partners can secure the electoral process. This statement addresses the legal barrier that wartime elections are forbidden under Ukrainian law and that Zelenskyy’s official term has already expired. The ongoing conflict with Russia, including frequent air strikes and a large military presence, has made it difficult to conduct elections safely. Zelenskyy also highlighted plans to request Ukraine's parliament to draft legislation to allow elections during martial law, a departure from current legal provisions. The announcement responds to criticism from former US President Donald Trump, who suggested in a recent interview that Zelenskyy is using the war as a pretext to delay elections. Zelenskyy dismissed these claims as unfounded. Earlier in the war, Ukraine’s parliament passed a resolution supporting Zelenskyy’s continued leadership during the crisis, affirming its constitutionality. A significant complication remains the status of citizens in Russian-occupied territories, which comprises about one-fifth of Ukraine, raising questions about how inclusive and fair any election could be. Public opinion polls indicate Ukrainians generally oppose wartime elections but also express desire for new political leadership. Beyond election logistics, Ukraine is engaged in securing firm guarantees from allies to prevent further Russian aggression. Such guarantees are central to a contested US-backed peace plan that involves territorial concessions unfavored by Kyiv and limited security assurances. The interplay of war pressures, domestic political legitimacy, and international diplomacy shape the current election possibilities in Ukraine.