“I am hearing about the elections on February 24 for the first time. I only mentioned this from the Financial Times and now from you. I have repeatedly stated that elections will take place when the appropriate security measures are ensured,” he added.
The Financial Times reported that Ukraine has begun preparations for holding presidential elections and a referendum on a peace agreement with Russia. This became known after the U.S. administration urged Kyiv to organize the vote by May 15, threatening to otherwise deprive the country of security guarantees.
