Zelensky’s office deems US push for truce, elections a ‘failed plan’

We haven’t seen Mr Kellogg’s full interview, only a few quotes about the elections, so it’s hard to fully assess his position,

said Dmytro Lytvyn, Zelenskiy’s communications adviser

But if his plan is just a ceasefire and elections, it is a failed plan – Putin won’t be intimidated by just those two things,

he told Reuters in a written statement

But we remember that President Trump, in his meetings with President Zelensky, spoke deeply and wisely about the situation and what could actually pressure Putin,

he said

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

Every day, Russia attacks Ukraine with drones, missiles and aerial bombs,

Zelenskyy said in a statement posted to Telegram

Russia will not stop on its own. The world must force it to end this brutal and unprovoked aggression,

Zelenskyy wrote

Strengthening our defense is absolutely necessary. We need better protection — air defense systems, long-range weapons and sanctions pressure,

he added

Most democratic nations have elections in their time of war. I think it is important they do so,

Kellogg said

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

We do not have that information

Asked about what the former Western official and two other people familiar with the matter told Reuters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

(He ... He) is setting a trap, claiming that if Ukraine doesn't hold elections, he can later ignore any agreements,

the source said