Sofia, 25 December 2012

Valeriy Zaluzhny does not comment on his participation in the presidential elections: "My answer to this question has not changed. While the war is going on, we all need to work to preserve the country, and not think about the elections. I do not comment on various rumors"

CEC Head Oleg Didenko: The CEC needs much more time to prepare for the post-war elections than is stipulated by law. According to current legislation, the CEC must announce parliamentary elections within a month after the end of martial law, which will take place in 60 days, and presidential elections in 90 days

The Economist: Zelensky last week instructed his team to prepare for elections after the ceasefire. The first confirmation of this could come on May 5, the deadline for parliament to vote on extending martial law, which ends on May 9. Lifting it would pave the way for elections, which are planned for early July

Putin: "It would be possible, under the auspices of the UN, the US, with European countries, of course, with our partners and friends, to discuss the possibility of conducting temporary governance in Ukraine. In order to hold democratic elections, in order to bring to power a viable government that enjoys the trust of the people, and then begin negotiations with them on a peace treaty."