Zelensky Offers Elections, Revises U.S. Peace Plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he is prepared to hold new national elections. He also stated that revised U.S. proposals for ending the war with Russia would be sent to Washington within a day. The announcement comes as U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Kyiv to accept a Washington-formulated peace deal. An initial version of this plan was criticized by Ukraine's allies for being too favorable to Russia. Zelensky did not specify a date for possible elections. Holding a vote during wartime would present major logistical and security challenges. The revised proposals represent Kyiv's effort to negotiate an end to the nearly four-year conflict while protecting Ukrainian interests. Details of the new terms have not been made public. FRANCE 24 reports from Kharkiv that the situation remains tense on the front lines as diplomatic efforts intensify.