Reality of war clashes with Trump’s demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say

In Kyiv, Ukraine, US President Donald Trump demands national elections in any peace deal, calling President Zelenskyy a dictator. Moscow claims Zelenskyy’s term ended in May, refusing his authority to sign a deal. Analysts suggest Russia seeks control through elections to spread pro-Russia sentiment. Moscow aims to prolong peace talks and manipulate the US for its own benefit, while conditions make voting for Ukrainians abroad and in Russia-controlled areas unfeasible.

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