Zelensky Rejects Reports of Spring Elections Amid USA Pressure

Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied reports that Ukraine will hold a presidential election and a peace referendum by May 15 following claims that Donald Trump is pressuring Kyiv to end the war by June.The Ukrainian leader emphasized that no vote can occur without a ceasefire and security guarantees, despite reports of USA-Russia economic talks worth $12 trillion.Reports suggested the USA threatened to withdraw support if the ballots were not scheduled, while Vladimir Putin continues to target energy infrastructure.