In an interview with Piers Morgan on October 14, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said he will not resign and that holding a presidential election is not feasible, even though his presidential powers formally expired on May 20, 2024. On October 10, President Donald Trump said Ukraine should replace its president and accused Zelensky of raising US diesel prices. On October 11, Zelensky replied that Ukrainians alone should choose their leader, and that holding elections during wartime would be very difficult, unsafe and inconsistent with Ukraine's constitution. He said Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agrees to a comprehensive 60-day ceasefire.
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