Zelenskyy to decide on second term based on war outcome
Pravda Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that his decision to run for a second presidential term will depend on how the war with Russia concludes.
Source: interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska on air with the 24/7 national joint newscast on 2 January
Details: When asked if he was prepared to seek a second term, Zelenskyy stated that it is not currently his goal.
Quote from Zelenskyy: “For me, this is not the focus of today. This is not today’s goal. I don’t know how this war will end. If I achieve more than I can, then I’ll consider it in a more positive way. But for now, it is not my focus or my goal.”
Details: First Lady Olena Zelenska, when asked about her stance on her husband potentially serving a second term, replied that she would support any decision he makes, regardless of whether it is popular.
Quote Olena Zelenska: “It seems to me that a second time is not as frightening as the first. Of course, I wouldn’t want to live in this emotional state my entire life – this is an exhausting and the most challenging period of our lives. And sure, the scariest period was when the war began.
From this perspective, I think if elections begin, it means the war – at least the active phase – has ended, and that’s already a positive sign. And I will support any choice he makes.”