U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to adopt a more realistic approach regarding the ongoing war with Russia and questioned the timeline for upcoming elections in Ukraine. In a series of discussions with European leaders, Trump emphasized the necessity for Kyiv to consider a peace proposal, while Zelenskyy expressed readiness to hold national elections within three months if security conditions permit. However, under Ukraine’s constitution, elections cannot occur during martial law, which has been in effect since Russia’s invasion in 2022. This ongoing dialogue reflects broader concerns among Western allies about Ukraine’s governance during wartime, with European leaders reaffirming their support for Zelenskyy’s legitimacy despite Russian claims to the contrary. The situation remains complex, as Ukraine’s ability to negotiate a peace settlement is being challenged by both internal political conditions and external pressures from its allies, underlining the precarious balance between maintaining democratic processes and addressing the urgent needs of national security.