Trump calls for elections in Ukraine as Zelensky defends martial law

Donald Trump has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" and suggested Ukraine should hold elections. This contrasts with the current situation, where martial law prevents elections due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky, who won the 2019 election with 75% of the vote, has suspended elections since martial law was declared in February 2022. A recent poll shows 57% of Ukrainians still trust him. Zelensky stated elections will occur after the war and martial law end. He emphasized that lifting martial law now would align with Russian interests.