Trump demands elections in Ukraine during the war: US experts warn of risks.

According to ТСН: Donald Trump's demand to organize elections in Ukraine during the war has sparked a strong reaction among American experts.

International law expert David Tafuri expressed his opinion, calling the American president's position 'absolute hypocrisy.' He emphasized that Trump is essentially reproducing Kremlin narratives.

Volodymyr Zelensky has already instructed to develop an appropriate bill. However, specialists warn that the consequences of such voting could be serious for national security.

Why Trump's pressure is considered dangerous

David Tafuri explains that although the US generally supports democratic processes, the situation in Ukraine is unique. Conducting honest and safe voting under bombardment is nearly impossible, and the process itself provides significant opportunities for interference from Russia. The Kremlin, which has already attempted to influence American elections, will likely want to seize the chance to change the internal situation in Ukraine, weakening it from within.

Double standards and the Russian trail

The expert emphasizes that Trump demands democracy from Ukraine while ignoring its absence in Russia.

“It is simply the height of hypocrisy for anyone in Russia who supports the Kremlin to talk about elections in Ukraine. Russia is a country far from democracy, where free and fair elections, democratic institutions, not government organizations, are needed,”

— notes the lawyer. He believes that Trump's position reinforces the narratives of Putin and pro-Russian forces who seek any excuse to discredit Kyiv. This is not only a political mistake but also a serious threat to security.

It was previously reported that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is forming a working group to prepare for presidential elections during martial law. All parliamentary factions, the Central Election Commission, and experts on the electoral process will be involved in the discussions.

In this context, it is important to consider that holding elections in wartime will be a serious test for Ukrainian democracy. By acknowledging Trump's demands, Kyiv risks exacerbating the internal political situation, which could have dangerous consequences amid external aggression. It follows that the balance between international demands and internal stability remains critically important for Ukraine's future.