Zelenskyy: Ukraine Elections Only After Ceasefire, US Pushes June Deadline

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy states elections can only be held after a ceasefire with Russia.
• Zelenskyy's five-year term expired in 2024, but the constitution bars elections during wartime.
• US reportedly pushing for Ukraine-Russia peace settlement by June, with potential increased pressure if not met.
• Two rounds of trilateral talks (Russia, Ukraine, US) have yielded no substantial results, despite prisoner exchange.
• Zelenskyy insists on robust security guarantees, including from Washington, to prevent future Russian attacks.