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U.S. Rejects Russian Proposal for Interim Government in Ukraine

Ukraine remains under martial law, with elections postponed until a ceasefire is achieved, as Zelenskyy's legitimacy is affirmed by allies despite Russian challenges.

FILE - In this combination of file photos, President Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, are seen at the Elysee Palace, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris, and President Vladimir Putin, right, addresses a Technology Forum in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, left and center, Pavel Bednyakov, right, File)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/str)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv on March 28, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 28, 2025.

Overview

  • The U.S. has dismissed Russia's proposal for a transitional administration to replace President Zelenskyy, emphasizing Ukraine's constitutional governance and sovereignty.
  • Ukraine's parliament has affirmed Zelenskyy's legitimacy and reiterated that elections cannot occur under martial law, which has been in place since 2022.
  • Logistical and security challenges, including occupied territories and displaced citizens, make holding elections during the ongoing war infeasible.
  • Experts suggest at least 12 months of preparation would be needed for elections after a stable ceasefire and peace are achieved.
  • Potential political rivals, such as Valery Zaluzhny and Petro Poroshenko, are being discussed as future contenders in a post-war political landscape.