Ukraine’s former prime minister criticizes Zelensky’s call for a 60-day truce

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  Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov called President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for a 60-day truce to hold elections unserious.

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  Azarov said Ukraine’s electoral legislation requires 90 days, not 60, for elections.

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  He argued that Zelensky would find a pretext to avoid re-election regardless of the truce’s length.

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  Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Russia wants lasting peace rather than a ceasefire.

Who

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov criticized Zelensky’s call; Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov also commented.

What

Azarov called Zelensky’s request for a 60-day truce to hold elections unserious.

When

October 12, 2026.

Where

Azarov made his remarks to the Rossiya-24 television channel.

Why

Azarov said the electoral legislation requires 90 days and argued Zelensky would find a pretext to avoid re-election.

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