Russia doesn't take money from USA. The one who received billions of dollars was Ukraine, not Russia. This is why Russia doesn't matter to USA. This is the least Ukraine should do in return for the money taken, and in reality, Ukraine should pay much more.— 二階堂 (@below_sun) February 19, 2025
In Ukraine huge problems with democracy. And most problems arranged by Zelensky himself: closed media, arrested opposition, Constitution thrown to garbage, Orthodox church suppression, Minorities suppression, Corruption everywhere, torture, killings. Elections is hope for country— HerculeIrvin (@Ou5oC3lZFocwQd5) February 19, 2025
As a Russian, I’d rather have Putin as president for 25 years than someone like Joe Biden or Zelensky for 4 years 🤷🏼♀️— Elisabeth Kataya🇷🇺 (@ElisabethKataya) February 19, 2025
No 4% that’s false and just total nonsense December 2024 poll listed Zelensky he had over 50% approval— Paul Boland (@paulb44) February 19, 2025
U gotta understand USAID funded 90% of Ukraine media, so if Zelensky was popular yesterday, he could easily be unpopular tomorrow.— Eugenius B. Jones (@JonesVenatus) February 19, 2025
No it's another of the kremlins lies which trump is passing off as a fact. His approval rating in Ukraine is higher than trumps in the usa.— anthony english (@arfurenglish) February 19, 2025
No. It is 54 percent. Still pretty low. But not 4 percent.— Bas Koomen (@baskoomen) February 19, 2025
Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) reported Zelenskyy's approval rating at 52%— alex (@alexmelnychuk) February 19, 2025
If you have watched a recent clip from Ukraine where a mother carried a bomb and blew herself up to kill six conscription officers of the TCC, you will understand that the 4% approval rating is inaccurate. The reality is 0%.— Phạm Tiến Thọ (@TinTin4148) February 19, 2025
Why not insist on Russia FIRST holding real free and fair elections !!!!! The sheer hypocrisy here is absolutely staggering and mind blowing !!!! Putin is an absolute dictator running a criminal enterprise and you have the audacity to criticise Ukraine !!!! I have lived there !!— Alan Stirling (@stirling_alan) February 19, 2025
Zelensky is a War Criminal who has needlessly cost the lives of millions of Ukrainians.— Christopher Robert Pearson (@Christo21700560) February 19, 2025
Somehow in Europe, the prospect of an election in Ukraine is viewed as a threat to democracy because the “wrong” candidate may then be elected.— Johnny Andersson (@johnnyandhel) February 19, 2025
Trump is right. Ukraine needs real democracy, not a puppet regime. Zelensky banned opposition, shut down media, and postponed elections. Time for the people to have a true voice!— Sean ®️ (@tint1281481) February 19, 2025
Zelensky was elected (or selected) as Ukraine’s President in 2019 For a 5 year term that should have ended in 2024 The new elections have been postponed FOURTEEN times since It’s time for an election - and probably time for Zelensky to go back to his acting job— Rustler (@TheRustler83) February 19, 2025
The long period between the 1935 and 1945 elections in the UK was largely due to the outbreak and duration of WW II. Here are some key reasons: The outbreak of WW II: The war began in Sep.1939, which caused the government's priorities to shift from elections to war management 1.— Patryk (@smiechowski43) February 19, 2025
Constitutional law in Ukraine and most European countries including mine (Sweden) says that no elections can be held in times of war, during war. Government that was sitting when the war starts is the legal government until the war is over, for reasons that should be obvious.— Magnus K (@MagnusK396976) February 19, 2025
Thanks for your "negotiations", now Putin tries to smash as much of Ukraine as possible while he has a "legitimate" chance: pic.twitter.com/LEG32MwNoH— Not for everyone (@rmmbrwhthfckur) February 19, 2025
Donald Trump hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as “genius” and “savvy". Is Trump literally a Kremlin asset? Or does Putin just know how to flatter his vanity? Or both?— David Pearce (@webmasterdave) February 19, 2025
I am sure there are people who want these untracked billions of dollars of transfer payments to Ukraine to keep going. There are a lot of people getting rich on this and it’s global. President @realDonaldTrump is right. Ukraine needs to hold independent elections in its…— Christopher Wheat (@ChristopheWheat) February 19, 2025
Democracy relies on a constitution, and Ukrainian law prohibits elections during wartime. If a president is elected in Ukraine at wartime, is he legitimately in office? According to the law, no.— Jouni Karjala (@JouniKarjala) February 19, 2025
Finally, someone holding Zelensky and his thirsty cronies accountable. Billions have been hand gifted to him and I bet you these have gone straight into his coffers. Time to hold them accountable thanks Trump— Syed Minhaj Ali (@alisye19) February 19, 2025
@realDonaldTrump if Biden and the @EU didn't give @ZelenskyyUa Restrictions Ukraine would have been saved ages ago. and if @NATO didn't drag it heels like they have all these years Ukraine would have been a Nato member. Whats the Point of been a EU member when you not included— Alert South Africa (@AlertZaAfrica) February 19, 2025
That's a valid point. Ensuring fair and transparent elections with international observers could help build trust in the electoral process in regions like Russia and Ukraine. Implementing a well-thought-out process for Ukrainian citizens who have left the country to participate…— Alberto Garcia Roche (@Alberto92095809) February 19, 2025
Dear Elon Musk, For those who have the decency to study before writing about anything, it is clear that "democracy" does not simply mean "the exercise of voting." Otherwise, we could say there is democracy in Russia too—after all, they vote there, just as they do even in North…— Piercamillo Falasca 🇮🇹🇪🇺 (@pier_falasca) February 19, 2025
I cant believe people dont understand this, Ukraine is at war, beign bombarded every day, most of men are fighting, territories beign held by russia, and they want elections ? that makes 0 sense— Ryuff (@cunha25681) February 19, 2025
As I understand it, Ukraine's constitution doesn't allow elections during times of war. Because voters are likely to be dispersed or under foreign control even.— L (@florabotanics) February 19, 2025
You don't understand what is going on and what would happen. Russia will try and install a puppet government. They have tried before and they will try again. It was Russia that invaded Ukraine not the other way round.— Steve TMQ (@stevetmq) February 19, 2025
He was voted in to remove the pro-Russia president before him. Yes he wanted peace as we all do but it is Russia that is attacking Ukraine NOT the other way round. I can stand in my home and say I want peace but if someone bombs me is that my fault?— Steve TMQ (@stevetmq) February 19, 2025
The reason is a third of the country is under Russian occupation and a war zone. Pretty difficult getting people to the polls.— Mark Hastings (@MrMarkHastings) February 19, 2025
The only reason there haven’t been elections in Ukraine is that the muscovite state still bombs Ukraine.— Waldemar Rosik #NAFO (@WaldekRosik) February 19, 2025