Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to step down only after the war ends. He said this in an interview with the American media outlet Axios.
The president noted that he had no intention of leading the country in peacetime. Zelenskyy stressed that his goal was “to end the war, not to continue running for office.”
He also promised to appeal to parliament to organize elections after the ceasefire.
“Yes, I am ready not to go, because elections are not my goal. I really wanted to be with my country during a difficult time, to help my country. This is what I wanted,” the president emphasized.
Zelenskyy added that security concerns and constitutional requirements make it challenging to hold elections. However, he believes that elections in Ukraine are possible.
