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Ukraine's Zelenskiy intends to announce election plan on February 24, FT reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 11, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 11, 2026
Quick Summary
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will announce plans for elections and a referendum on February 24, potentially tied to a peace deal with Russia.
Zelenskiy to Reveal Election and Referendum Plans on February 24
Ukraine's Upcoming Presidential Elections and Referendum
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy intends to announce the plan for presidential elections and a referendum on February 24, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian and European officials involved in the planning.
Details of the Election Plan
Reuters reported last week that under a framework being discussed by U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators, any peace deal would be submitted to a referendum by Ukrainian voters, who would simultaneously vote in national elections, adding that officials had discussed the possibility that the national election and referendum could occur in May.
Implications of the Referendum
Ukraine has now begun planning presidential elections alongside a referendum on a prospective peace deal with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian and Western officials familiar with the matter.
(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
Key Takeaways
- •Zelenskiy plans to announce election and referendum on February 24.
- •The announcement may include details on a peace deal with Russia.
- •Elections and referendum could occur simultaneously in May.
- •Discussions involve U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators.
- •The referendum will be on a prospective peace deal with Russia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine's Zelenskiy intends to announce election plan on February 24, FT reports
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's plan to announce presidential elections and a referendum on February 24.
2Another relevant question?
When are the Ukrainian elections and referendum expected to occur? They could occur simultaneously in May.
3Third question about the topic?
What is the referendum about? It is about a prospective peace deal with Russia.
