Russia Offers Truce for Ukraine Elections, Calls Zelenskyy's Govt Illegitimate

• Russia states it would halt strikes if Ukraine holds elections, questioning the legitimacy of Zelenskyy’s government.
• Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin described Zelenskyy’s administration as “illegitimate” in a TASS interview.
• Moscow's March 2025 proposal for a UN-established temporary external administration in Ukraine remains on the table.
• Russia suggests UN-led governance would enable “democratic” elections and a government for peace treaty discussions.
• Zelenskyy previously stated Ukraine would hold elections if Moscow agrees to a ceasefire, urging Trump to press Putin for a truce.