politics
February 7, 2026
US, Kiev Discuss Possible Elections, Referendum in Ukraine in May
According to the report, the US negotiating team told Ukrainian officials during recent meetings in Abu Dhabi "that it would be best if that vote occurred soon."
TL;DR
- The US and Ukraine are discussing the possibility of holding national elections and a referendum on a peace deal in May.
- Any peace deal would be submitted to a referendum by Ukrainian voters.
- US negotiators, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with Ukrainian officials in Abu Dhabi.
- The US team suggested that the vote should occur soon.
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