Trump calls for Ukraine to hold elections as Zelenskyy's term expires

US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to hold elections as part of a peace deal with Russia. He criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that the war should not have started and elections are overdue. Ukraine has postponed elections due to ongoing conflict and martial law. Many Ukrainians are displaced, complicating the voting process. A recent survey showed 60% of respondents oppose holding elections during the war. In related developments, US and Russian officials held talks in Riyadh, marking their first extensive engagement since the war began. They agreed to form teams to restore embassy staffing and explore a negotiated end to the conflict.