Trump calls for elections in Ukraine despite conflict concerns

US President Donald Trump has called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hold elections amid ongoing conflict with Russia. This demand follows recent US-Russia talks in Riyadh, marking the first high-level discussions since the war began nearly three years ago. Both nations agreed that elections in Ukraine should occur before a final peace deal is established. Concerns have arisen that Russia may interfere to influence the election outcome in its favor. Trump stated that the push for elections was his initiative. This has raised alarms among Western nations about the potential for a pro-Russia candidate to emerge.