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Lavrov Confirms Elections Needed Before Ukraine Peace Deal
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Tuesday that a new Ukrainian administration must be chosen through a legitimate and inclusive election before any peace treaty with Moscow can be finalized.
Ukraine’s presidential and parliamentary elections remain suspended under martial law, with President Vladimir Zelensky’s mandate having expired last year.
In an interview with a media group, Lavrov rejected the notion of a temporary ceasefire to allow the current government to hold a referendum on peace terms.
“The leadership in Kiev needs a mandate to seal a peace agreement. Only an election following a transparent and fair electoral campaign, in which all interested political forces take part, can provide that,” Lavrov explained.
He added, “The Ukrainian people, including many who live in Russia, have to finally be given an opportunity to determine their fate. Organizing the ballot must not be used as a pretext for a temporary ceasefire to rearm the Ukrainian army.”
Prior to his meeting with US President Donald Trump last weekend, Zelensky argued that a ceasefire lasting at least 60 days would be necessary for his team to present the Washington-mediated peace plan to a nationwide vote.
He also dismissed Moscow’s demand that millions of Ukrainians residing in Russia be allowed to participate in such an election, describing it as an attempt to undermine his government’s legitimacy.
Ukraine’s presidential and parliamentary elections remain suspended under martial law, with President Vladimir Zelensky’s mandate having expired last year.
In an interview with a media group, Lavrov rejected the notion of a temporary ceasefire to allow the current government to hold a referendum on peace terms.
“The leadership in Kiev needs a mandate to seal a peace agreement. Only an election following a transparent and fair electoral campaign, in which all interested political forces take part, can provide that,” Lavrov explained.
He added, “The Ukrainian people, including many who live in Russia, have to finally be given an opportunity to determine their fate. Organizing the ballot must not be used as a pretext for a temporary ceasefire to rearm the Ukrainian army.”
Prior to his meeting with US President Donald Trump last weekend, Zelensky argued that a ceasefire lasting at least 60 days would be necessary for his team to present the Washington-mediated peace plan to a nationwide vote.
He also dismissed Moscow’s demand that millions of Ukrainians residing in Russia be allowed to participate in such an election, describing it as an attempt to undermine his government’s legitimacy.
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