
US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky should hold elections and could have resolved the conflict earlier, speaking to journalists at Andrews Air Force Base while returning from Tennessee to the White House.
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Trump has previously commented on Ukrainian leadership, suggesting a change in presidency is needed.
WASHINGTON, October 11. /TASS/. Ukraine should hold elections, US President Donald Trump said.
"I think he [Vladimir Zelensky - TASS] should have an election, and he could have settled this thing many times. He should have an election," he told journalists at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, while returning from Tennessee to the White House.
Earlier on Saturday, Trump said that it was time for Ukraine to change its president.
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Ukrainian officials will reject Trump's call for immediate elections due to martial law and security concerns
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