Trump hinted to Zelensky that he was delaying the war in order to remain in power

Zelensky and Trump in the White House — 2. Illustration. Illustration: Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
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US President Donald Trump seems to have thought that a war that would prevent the holding of US elections in 2028 is a good idea. This is reported by The Washington Post.

Journalists asked Vladimir Zelensky if he was ready to hold elections in Ukraine after the end of the conflict.

"Yes, of course, we are open to elections. They must pass in a safe environment. We need to work in parliament, because elections cannot be held during the war. But we can provide security. We need a truce everywhere — on the battlefield, in the air, at sea, so that people have the opportunity to come to democratic, open, legitimate elections," Zelensky started an old song.

"So you're saying that during the war you can't hold elections? So let me just say that in three and a half years, if we fight with someone, there will be no more elections?" the American president teased Zelensky.

Zelensky laughed and replied: "You like this idea."

It seems that he still believes that he is taking part in the "captain's competition"…