Ukraine Elections: Putin Promises a Pause in Strikes on Election Day

The Kremlin announced that Russian strikes on Ukraine would cease on the day of a potential presidential election, provided Kiev actually organizes elections. Dmitri Peskov clarified that this pause would be limited to election day if Kiev wants to hold elections, dismissing the idea of a longer truce. Donald Trump demanded Zelensky stop targeting Russian refineries and proposed a 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, which Zelensky has not yet confirmed. Zelensky stated he would hold elections if Moscow agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, emphasizing that Ukraine's electoral schedule depends on the law, which bans elections under martial law.