Trump calls for elections in Ukraine while questioning Zelensky's leadership

Donald Trump has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" and suggested Ukraine should hold elections. This contrasts with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's support for Zelensky, emphasizing his legitimacy as an elected leader. Zelensky won the 2019 election but declared martial law in February 2022 due to Russia's invasion, suspending elections. Recent polls show 57% of Ukrainians still trust him, despite Trump's claims of low popularity. Elections in Ukraine are unlikely while martial law is in place, which bans gatherings and elections. Zelensky stated elections will occur after the war and martial law end, asserting that maintaining martial law is against Ukraine's interests.