• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized that national elections will not take place until there is a ceasefire with Russia and adequate security assurances are in place. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in an audio message, Zelenskyy stated, "We will hold elections once our safety is guaranteed." He added that the path to elections is straightforward — establishing a ceasefire would lead to the vote. He also mentioned that should Russia cooperate, hostilities