Trump and Putin agree on Ukraine elections before peace talks

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed that Ukraine should hold elections before a peace settlement regarding the ongoing war. This decision came after high-level talks in Riyadh, which did not include Ukrainian representatives. Trump has accused Ukraine of starting the war and criticized President Zelensky for not ending it sooner. Concerns have arisen that elections could lead to a pro-Russia candidate taking power in Ukraine. The discussions have raised alarm in Kyiv and among European nations, fearing that Trump may favor terms that benefit Russia. Zelensky has previously stated he would hold elections after the war to allow active troops to vote.