Russian officials, including Dmitry Peskov
Russian officials, including Dmitry Peskov, stated that they have seen media reports suggesting that Ukraine may hold presidential elections, possibly involving former military commander Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, but no official statements from Ukrainian authorities have been received. The sources also noted Russia's skepticism toward the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Consensus
- Russian officials have seen media reports suggesting that Ukraine may hold presidential elections.
- The reports mention Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, a former military commander and current ambassador to the UK, as potentially running for president.
- No official Ukrainian statements about these elections have been received by Russian authorities.
- Russian officials, including Dmitry Peskov, questioned the legitimacy of President Zelensky.
Points of divergence
- Zaluzhnyi reportedly told Zelensky he wants to run for president if elections occur in fall 2026. — vm
- The meeting between Zaluzhnyi and Zelensky was about his intention to participate in future presidential elections, but no official details were provided by Ukraine. — kommersant
- Zelensky held a meeting with influential Ukrainian officials regarding the topic of elections. — vesti
- According to 'Ukrainska Pravda', Zelensky directly asked Zaluzhnyi if he would run for president, and Zaluzhnyi confirmed his intention. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Peskov: Kremlin saw reports that Ukraine allegedly does not rule out elections — Вечерняя Москва
- Kremlin Press Secretary Peskov: We Have Not Heard Official Statements About Upcoming Presidential Elections in Ukraine — Вести
- Peskov assesses media data on Zaluzhny's participation in Ukraine presidential elections — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov: Zelenskyy's legitimacy is seriously in question — Ведомости
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