Trump questions Ukraine's election timeline, tells Zelenskyy to be "realistic"
Dec 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he "has to be realistic" and questioning the lack of elections during the war. Zelenskyy insisted the decision rests with Ukrainians. With martial law blocking polls, Western allies back Zelenskyy's legitimacy while Russia rejects it, deepening diplomatic tensions.