EU officials have clarified that Ukrainian law prohibits presidential elections during martial law, which has been in effect since the Russian invasion.
European Union, EU officials have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing the legitimacy of his office.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, not Kaja Kallas made the point amid Donald Trump's criticism.
Kallas is actually the Prime Minister of Estonia.
Zelensky, who was elected in free and fair elections, faced criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused him of being a “dictator” for not holding elections.
However, EU officials have clarified that Ukrainian law prohibits presidential elections during martial law, which has been in effect since the Russian invasion.
They also noted that many national constitutions provide exceptions for elections during wartime.
In response to Trump’s remarks, Kaja Kallas, in her capacity as Estonia’s Prime Minister, highlighted Russia’s own questionable election history, pointing out that the country has not held genuine elections in 25 years.