Ukrainian leaders support Zelenskyy after Trump's criticism and call for elections

Ukrainian leaders have rallied around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized him and called for elections in Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine continues to face a Russian invasion. Ukrainian officials expressed frustration over Trump's comments, noting that the constitution prohibits elections during martial law and active conflict. They argue that holding elections now would be unsafe and could undermine national unity. Election monitors in Ukraine are focused on planning for post-war elections. They emphasize the need for security and guarantees to protect democracy from external and internal threats.